Great Falls in Fairfax County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Miller's House
Colvin Run Mill
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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. It can be reached from Colvin Run Road
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Formal Garden (a few steps from this marker); Colvin Run Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Ghost Lines (within shouting distance of this marker); Outbuildings (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Colvin Run Mill (about 300 feet away,
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 347 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
