Thomas Harrison House (Harrisonburg, Virginia)

Thomas Harrison House

Thomas Harrison House, September 2013
Location 30 W. Bruce St., Harrisonburg, Virginia
Coordinates 38°26′51″N 78°52′11″W / 38.44750°N 78.86972°W / 38.44750; -78.86972Coordinates: 38°26′51″N 78°52′11″W / 38.44750°N 78.86972°W / 38.44750; -78.86972
Built 1750
NRHP Reference # 73002213[1]
VLR # 115-0008
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 26, 1973
Designated VLR June 19, 1973[2]

Thomas Harrison House is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1750, and is a 1 1/2-story, two bay by one bay, coursed limestone vernacular dwelling. It has a gable roof and was built over a spring, which is accessible in the basement. The Thomas Harrison House is the oldest house in Harrisonburg, and its builder is regarded as the town's founder.[3]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (June 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thomas Harrison House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying photo


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