Joshua Wilton House, Harrisonburg

Name: Joshua Wilton House
Address: 412 S Main St, Harrisonburg, 22801-3611, United States
Telephone: +1 540-434-4464

#14 among attractions in Harrisonburg

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Facts and practical information

Joshua Wilton House, also known as the Shank House and Tau Kappa Epsilon House, is a historic home located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was built in 1888, and is a 2 1/2-story, central plan, brick eclectic Late Victorian dwelling. It has two projecting gabled pavilions and a three-story octagonal turret covered by a pointed roof. The house features elaborate wooden trim and brackets, and a fancy bargeboard decorates the eaves course of the gable roof. ()

Built: 1890 (134 years ago)Coordinates: 38°26'42"N, 78°52'11"W

Address

412 S Main StOld TowneHarrisonburg 22801-3611 United States

Contact

+1 540-434-4464

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Day trips

Joshua Wilton House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Explore More Discovery Museum, Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, James Madison University.

0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Bridgeforth Stadium and Zane Showker Field, Harrisonburg
18 min walk • Bridgeforth Stadium is a football stadium located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The stadium is home to the James Madison Dukes football team. The playing surface is named Zane Showker Field. Bridgeforth Stadium, has a seating capacity of 24,877.
~1070 ftN
Specialty museum, Children's museum, Museum
Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg
6 min walk • Explore More Discovery Museum, formerly known as the Harrisonburg Children's Museum is a non-profit museum focusing on interactive, multi-sensory learning experiences for children, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
1.2 miS
Garden, Park, Forest
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, Harrisonburg
30 min walk • The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum is an arboretum and botanical garden on the James Madison University campus, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States in the Shenandoah Valley.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
21 min walk • The College of Business is the business school of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
~1690 ftN
Romanesque architecture
Rockingham County Courthouse, Harrisonburg
9 min walk • Rockingham County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. It was designed by T.J. Collins and built in 1896–1897. The courthouse is a 3 1/2-story building of coursed rusticated ashlar above a raised basement.
~660 ftN
38°26'48"N • 78°52'10"W
Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg
4 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
~1500 ftN
38°26'57"N • 78°52'12"W
Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg
8 min walk • Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
0.8 miNE
Cemetery
Newtown Cemetery, Harrisonburg
21 min walk • Newtown Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It is located in the northern part of the city, bounded on the north by Kelley Street and the west by Sterling Street.
~770 ftNE
Interesting neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District, Harrisonburg
4 min walk • Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located at Harrisonburg, Virginia. The district encompasses 161 contributing buildings, 1 contributing structure, and 2 contributing objects in the central business district of Harrisonburg.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
James Madison University, Harrisonburg
23 min walk • James Madison University is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Atlantic Union Bank Center, Harrisonburg
30 min walk • Atlantic Union Bank Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia that plays host to the James Madison Dukes men's and women's basketball teams. It seats 8,500 and opened for the 2020-21 NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball season, replacing the JMU Convocation Center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Joshua Wilton House open?

Joshua Wilton House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 5 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 5 pm - 9 pm
Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm
Friday 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday 5 pm - 9 pm
Sunday 10 am - 1:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Joshua Wilton House?

Nearby attractions include Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg (4 min walk), Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District, Harrisonburg (4 min walk), Explore More Discovery Museum, Harrisonburg (6 min walk), Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg (8 min walk).

How to get to Joshua Wilton House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Joshua Wilton House:

Bus

Godwin Transit Center (16 min walk)