Bethel in Delaware County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

1. Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House Marker

Inscription.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1836

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 40° 14.904′ N, 85° 31.191′ W. Marker is in Bethel, Indiana, in Delaware County. It is at the intersection of West Bethel Avenue and North 700 West Road, on the right when traveling east on West Bethel Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gaston IN 47342, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies: Don Talley (approx. 2.6 miles away); Slickville Tile Works (approx. 3.8 miles away); Snagtown ~ New Corner (approx. 4.6 miles away); Old Indian Trail / Wheeling Pike (approx. 5½ miles away); World War I War Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away); Ball State University (approx. 6.8 miles away); Muncie American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); a different marker also named Muncie American Legion Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away).

Regarding Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:

The original Job Garner-Jacob Miller House is a two-story, square-shaped, hipped-roof structure with elements of the Greek Revival style. The house is believed to have been built between 1835 and 1850. The original west wing of the house, which is shown in the 1880 History of Delaware County, was removed in 1910 and a new west wing erected about that time. A brick wing was built on the north elevation of the house in 1851, and was used as a store for a short time. A small frame addition was later attached to the north side of the brick wing. The frame addition was used as
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023

2. Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House Marker
a gunshop. Both the brick and frame addition were demolished about 1925, and a new brick, gabled roof addition was built. The brick addition has traditionally been used as a kitchen.

… Its significance is enhanced by its having been the home for many years of Jacob W. Miller, one of Delaware County's early settlers and a prominent farmer, livestock dealer, businessman, entrepreneur, and civic leader.

… In addition to farming, Miller also engaged in livestock speculation, and operated a dry goods and grocery business for four years in a brick storeroom adjoining his residence. In 1868 Miller became associated with the Wrought Iron Bridge Company in Canton, Ohio, and was soon elected president of the company.

… In 1870 Miller entered the retail grocery business in Muncie, Indiana, and also sold agricultural implements in that city. He also managed a store at Gilman, Indiana, and operated a sawmill at Smithfield, Indiana. Miller was also instrumental in the construction of the Muncie and Bethel Turnpike and the first president of the corporation.

The nomination mentions Job Garner only once, as a possible builder and/or architect of the

Illustration of Jacob W. Miller & his property image. Click for full size.

from History of Delaware County, Indiana (Thomas B. Helm) via Internet Archive (Public Domain), 1881

3. Illustration of Jacob W. Miller & his property

house.

Also see . . .
1. Job Garner-Jacob W. Miller House. National Register nomination (PDF) and photographs (separate PDF) submitted for the house, which was listed in 1986. (National Park Service) (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Jacob W. Miller. Biographical sketch from Thomas B. Helm's 1881 book, History of Delaware County, Indiana. (RootsWeb) (Submitted on August 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 256 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.