It was built circa 1848, and is a two-story, three-bay, rectangular brick Greek Revival style dwelling.

The house features stuccoed Doric order pilasters at the corners and midpoints of the long sides.

Timber Ridge Plantation was the birthplace of Sam Houston (1793-1863).

The cabin is believed to have been located at the site of the kitchen ell.

This article about a property in Rockbridge County, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.