Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
John Miller House
Photographed By Kevin W., January 3, 2008
1. John Miller House Marker
Inscription.
John Miller House. . John Miller, a free black cooper and minister, built this house about 1858. It is significant as a rare surviving antebellum house in Richmond constructed by and for a free African American family. More than two thousand free blacks lived in Richmond at the time of the Civil War; at least two hundred of them were homeowners. Miller was an influential member of the small free black community that existed in present-day Oregon Hill. Originally erected at 614 S. Laurel Street, the dwelling moved to its present location in 1917, two blocks to the west of here at 617 S. Cherry Street, by Richmond businessman Moses Nunnally.
John Miller, a free black cooper and minister, built this house about 1858. It is significant as a rare surviving antebellum house in Richmond constructed by and for a free African American family. More than two thousand free blacks lived in Richmond at the time of the Civil War; at least two hundred of them were homeowners. Miller was an influential member of the small free black community that existed in present-day Oregon Hill. Originally erected at 614 S. Laurel Street, the dwelling moved to its present location in 1917, two blocks to the west of here at 617 S. Cherry Street, by Richmond businessman Moses Nunnally.
Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number SA-61.)
Location. 37° 32.185′ N, 77° 26.98′ W. Marker is in Richmond, Virginia. It is in Oregon Hill. Marker is on Holly Street near S. Belvidere Street (U.S. 1 & 301), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richmond VA 23220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
This nearby pavillion is marked with a Virginia Historical Landmark Plaque, which designates the entire area as having historical significance.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,531 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 4, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
