Hickory in Catawba County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John F. Miller House
1934
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
1. John F. Miller House Marker
National Register of Historic Places
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.
Location. 35° 44.083′ N, 81° 20.86′ W. Marker is in Hickory, North Carolina, in Catawba County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue Northwest and 6th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on 2nd Avenue Northwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 2nd Ave NW, Hickory NC 28601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. James Whaley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph L. Murphy House (within shouting distance of this marker); Elwood W. Walton House (within shouting distance of this marker); T. Manley Whitener House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Ralph C. Flowers House (about 300 feet away); Henderson-Blackwelder-Black House (about 300 feet away); Edgar L. Fox Home (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hickory.
Regarding John F. Miller House.
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Built sometime in the mid 1930s, the two story, brick veneered John F. Miller house is a five bay, Colonial Revival building.…
John Frank Miller (1872-1947) began his business career with the A Y. Sigmon Lumber and Flour Mills, and later became a traveling salesman for the company. At the age of twenty-one Miller was operating a general store in Hildebran, and was a depot agent. While there he married Cordelia Clay (1876-1942). At one time associated with the Hickory Press, and one-time publisher of the Times-Mercury, Miller was also a United States Commissioner. In 1915 he purchased the Hub Theatre and for the next thirty years he operated several movie houses in town including the Carolina and Rivoli Theatres. Miller was a charter member of the First Methodist Church of Hickory, and a former official in the Moving Picture Operators Association of the Carolinas. In 1934 he purchased this lot from the executors of the W.H. Ellis estate. After his death Miller's daughter, Mrs. Pearl Tomlinson, occupied the house at least until 1950.
Also see . . . Oakwood Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1986. (Prepared by Kirk F. Mohney; via North Carolina State Historic Preservation
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, February 3, 2024
2. John F. Miller House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
