National Register of Historic Places

Linkous-Kipps House

Merrimac, Montgomery County, Virginia
Listed
November 13, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001885

About this property

Linkous–Kipps House is a historic home in Blacksburg, Montgomery County, Virginia. A well-preserved example of early-19th-century architecture in the area, it is a two-story, L-shaped log structure with a hall-parlor plan layout. The oldest section was built in the early 19th century, but the house is known to have undergone improvements since that time, significantly in the early 1850s. Due to this, the site also shows how this style of dwelling was historically modified for changing use. Also on the property is a spring box and a frame spring house, both of which were built in the early 20th century and contribute to the site's NRHP listing along with the house itself. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. At the time of its listing, it was located in Merrimac, but as of 2023 it is located within the bounds of Blacksburg.

Location

Merrimac, Montgomery County, Virginia
37.20767, -80.45862

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Linkous-Kipps House listed on the National Register?

Linkous-Kipps House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Linkous-Kipps House?

Linkous-Kipps House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Linkous-Kipps House?

The period of significance for Linkous-Kipps House is recorded as the industrial era.

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