Inglewood
Also known as: Robert Gray House
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Why it's listed
Inglewood is a brick farmhouse on a hilltop overlooking Harrisonburg and the Blue Ridge, in Rockingham County, Virginia. Robert Gray, a Harrisonburg lawyer and farmer who bought the land in 1818, had the double-pile Georgian house built between 1849 and 1851 for his son Douglas. The five-bay Flemish-bond front has a Greek Revival portico, and the interior blends late Federal and Greek Revival woodwork. A later brick extension adds a single room on each floor. Later owners included Gen. John E. Roller, a state senator and founder of the Augusta Military Academy, who lived there until 1932. Restoration in the late 1940s added regional mantels brought from a Harrisonburg house. Outbuildings include a creamery, a stone well, a remodeled cabin once used as a schoolhouse, and early 20th-century barns. The house and farm illustrate the prosperous agricultural society of the mid-Shenandoah Valley, and the preserved grounds keep a scenic setting on the city's north side.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents Inglewood as one of the finest double-pile Georgian farmhouses in Rockingham County and a fine example of a mid- to late 19th-century farm complex. It is tied to leading county families and reflects the prosperous agricultural society of the mid-Shenandoah Valley. Its hilltop setting also preserves a historic and scenic backdrop for the north side of Harrisonburg.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 85001172, listed May 30, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | VA 753, Harrisonburg |
|---|---|
| County | Rockingham County |
| Listed | May 30, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001172 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1849-51 |
| Architectural style | Georgian (double-pile farmhouse) with Greek Revival and late Federal detailing |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in excellent condition and occupied as a private residence, with agricultural use; restored in the late 1940s. |
| Acreage | 44 |
| Coordinates | 38.47886, -78.84601 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85001172.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q15228680
- This listing as JSON
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