Rock House, Stone house ruins in Pinnacle, North Carolina
The Rock House features thick stone walls reaching four stories high, with a large basement fireplace designed for cooking substantial meals.
Colonel John Martin constructed this stone residence around 1785, establishing it as a military headquarters and community refuge during wartime conflicts.
The residence exemplifies late 18th-century architectural methods through its fieldstone construction and strategic defensive positioning in Stokes County.
The Stokes County Historical Society maintains the site, which includes parking facilities and remains open for visitors throughout the year.
The three-foot-thick walls of the structure have endured since the late 19th century, remaining in their original ruined state.
Location: Stokes County
GPS coordinates: 36.40470,-80.36220
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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