Wytheville in Wythe County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Haller-Gibboney Rock House
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 28, 2022
1. The Haller-Gibboney Rock House Marker
has been registered as a
Virginia Historic Landmark
pursuant to the authority vested in the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Act of 1966
This property has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list.
Location. 36° 57.03′ N, 81° 5.065′ W. Marker is in Wytheville, Virginia, in Wythe County. Marker is at the intersection of West Monroe Street and Tazewell Street, on the left when traveling east on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 Tazewell St, Wytheville VA 24382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to the Thomas J. Boyd Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Boone Trail Highway Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wytheville (about 400 feet away); Home Site of Christopher (Stophel) Simmerman (about 400 feet away); Edith Bolling Wilson (about 400 feet away); The Lynching of Raymond Byrd
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Regarding The Haller-Gibboney Rock House. Built in 1822-1823, it was used as a hospital during the Battle of Wytheville during the Civil War. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1972, reference number 72001419.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 28, 2022
2. The Haller-Gibboney Rock House Marker
Marker is located at the left of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
