Tenney-Lapham in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Miller House

Moved 1908

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 6, 2012

1. Miller House Marker

Inscription. The earliest known Black-owned building remaining in Madison, this unassuming house has been the residence of two generations of the Miller family. From the time of William Miller's arrival here from Kentucky in 1901 members of the Miller family have been local leaders in the advancement of Black people. The Millers leased the house to roomers until 1919 when they moved into it from the house next door (demolished in 1976). The building is in the heart of a small historic Black neighborhood dating back to 1898.

Designated December 18, 1978

Erected 2012 by the Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 57.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 18, 1896.

Location. 43° 4.862′ N, 89° 22.741′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Tenney-Lapham. It is at the intersection of East Dayton Street and North Blount Street on East Dayton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 647 East Dayton Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 walking distance of this marker: Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence (a few steps from this marker); Here was Madison’s first African-American neighborhood

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(a few steps from this marker); Badger State Shoe Factory (within shouting distance of this marker); City Horse Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); City Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna and Cornelius Collins Residence (about 700 feet away); Irene and Robert Connor Residence (about 800 feet away); Collins House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Ceramic Arts Studio of Madison (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Miller House. According to the Madison Landmarks Commission, William Miller's wife's name was Anna Mae, and he came to Madison to serve as a messenger for then-Governor "Fighting Bob" La Follette.

Photographed by William J. Toman, April 6, 2012

2. Miller House Marker

The marker is on the porch railing to the right of the stairs.

The Miller House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, March 18, 2011

3. The Miller House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,212 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on March 18, 2011, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.