Milton in Caswell County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Patterson-Dodson House

c. 1850

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2021

1. Patterson-Dodson House Marker

Inscription. Queen Anne and Victorian style home built by David Patterson, a dry goods merchant from Ireland. Later home and office of noted physicians Dr. Charles Dodson and son, Dr. Henry Dodson who together provided medical care to the community from mid to late - 19th century. Original features include fluted wainscoting, butler's pantry, transom, and sidelight entry.

Erected by The Milton Preservation and Beautification Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 36° 32.337′ N, 79° 12.53′ W. Marker is in Milton, North Carolina, in Caswell County. It is on Academy Street (State Highway 62) just south of Broad Street (State Highway 62), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11921 Academy St, Milton NC 27305, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); Historic Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Clay-Lewis-Irvine House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cedars Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walker House (about 400 feet away); Wilson-Austin-Mehaffey House (about 400 feet away); Melville (about 500 feet away); Thomas House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, December 9, 2025

2. Patterson-Dodson House Marker

The Patterson-Dodson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 22, 2021

3. The Patterson-Dodson House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 420 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 15, 2025, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on April 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.