MILLER-KITE HOUSE

ELKTON, VA

The Miller-Kite House is a historic house located in Elkton, Virginia. The house was built in 1810 and is a two-story Federal style house. The house was built by James Miller, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, and was originally located on the corner of Main and High Streets. The house was later owned by the Kite family, who lived in the house from 1838 to 1906.

The Miller-Kite House is a contributing property to the Elkton Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a two-story brick structure and features a symmetrical five-bay façade and a large central chimney. The exterior of the house is further adorned with a dentil and cornice moldings, as well as a pedimented central entrance. The interior of the house features a center hall plan with a winding staircase and a number of original period features, including mantels, window and door frames, and trim.

Today, the Miller-Kite House is owned by the Elkton Historical Society and serves as a local museum. It is open to the public for tours and special events. The house is an important part of Elkton’s history, and serves as a reminder of the town’s early days.

MILLER-KITE HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ELKTON VA. US MID #8405100097

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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• telephone: 5402981717
• website: http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrid=34080

MILLER-KITE HOUSE
310 E ROCKINGHAM ST
ELKTON
VA
22827

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