Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
J.K. Miller House
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
1. J. K. Miller House Marker
Pioneer home of James Kinsey Miller and wife Orrena (Tabor), who came to Texas from North Carolina in 1852, settling in 1860 in area of later Denison. About 1866 Miller and his sons built 2-room dogtrot house of oak logs over stone cellar with gun ports for defense in Indian attacks. Later additions made the house more livable. In family of 14 children, a Miller daughter born in this house was the first known native of Denison.
Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7407.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 45.747′ N, 96° 33.312′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. It is on West Walker Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 W Walker St, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Miller's Spring (a few steps from this marker); W. B. and Ella Munson Home (approx. Ό mile away); Waples Memorial United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hopewell Baptist Church (approx. Ύ mile away); Mayes House (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Luke's Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Terrell High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Lone Star Masonic Lodge No. 403, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
2. J. K. Miller House Marker
The featured marker is behind a column, to the left. The Miller's Spring Marker is in the front yard.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 807 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
