Sperryville in Rappahannock County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John B. Kiger
Sperryville Historic District
Photographed By Craig Swain, June 7, 2009
1. John B. Kiger Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
Of Historic Places
(Lower Plaque):
well known wheelright
lived in this unique log and stone house
and built Conestoga wagons on this site
in the 1830s. One of his wagons is
on display at the Historical Society's
exhibit, Richmond, Virginia
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 38° 39.515′ N, 78° 13.728′ W. Marker is in Sperryville, Virginia, in Rappahannock County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 Main Street, Sperryville VA 22740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Kiger's Second Lot (within shouting distance of this marker); 31 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 33 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 21 Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Medical Miracle (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sperryville (about 400 feet away); Hopkins Ordinary (about 600 feet away); 48 Main Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sperryville.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, June 7, 2009
2. John B. Kiger Home
Courtesy:: Virginia Historical Society
3. Conestoga Wagon Display at: Virginia (Richmond) Historical Society
Courtesy: Virginia (Richmond) Historical Society - the following:: ""Most probably built by John Kiger of Winchester, Va. or John B. Kiger of Sperryville, Virginia, believed to be the son of John. John Kiger,
Wheelwright and wagonmaker was born about 1775 in Pennsylvania. By December 1803 he was living in Winchester, Frederick County, Virginia. His son John B. Kiger was born in 1809 in Virginia and was listed as a wheelwright in the census of 1850. One of approximately 11 other identified Virginia wagons
although to date this example is the only known "signed" Virginia wagon.""
Courtesy:: Virginia Historical Society
4. Wood Structure of a Conestoga Wagon
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 3, 4. submitted on December 26, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.
