Great Falls in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Miller's House
Colvin Run Mill
— Great Falls, Virginia —
The stately Miller's House was built circa 1809 in the Federal style. For more than a century it was home to the families who operated Colvin Mill Run. Philip Carper of Frederick, Maryland, bought the property in 1811, though we don't know if he and his family ever lived here. More is known about the Millard family, who lived in the house from 1883 to 1934. Addison and Emma Millard ran the mill with help from several of their 20 children.
The two-story home features two bedrooms upstairs and two rooms on the first floor on either side of a central hallway. Today, the elegant downstairs rooms are furnished to reflect the 1810s and 1890s, respectively. They offer a glimpse into the lives of these two milling families and the many changes in technology, family, and society that occurred during the 19th century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 38° 58.138′ N, 77° 17.594′ W. Marker is in Great Falls, Virginia, in Fairfax County. Marker can be reached from Colvin Run Road (Virginia Route 743) west of Leesburg Pike (Virginia Route 7), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10025 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls VA 22066, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
