Rivermont in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Miller-Claytor House

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

1. Miller-Claytor House Marker

Inscription. This building formerly stood at Eighth and Church streets. It now stands one block north. It was built by John Miller about 1791. Thomas Wiatt bought the house, long known as the “Mansion House.” Samuel Claytor purchased it in 1825. For many years doctors' offices were here. For ninety years the house was owned by the Page family. The Lynchburg Historical Society moved and restored it.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Q-6-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 37° 26.178′ N, 79° 9.819′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Rivermont. Marker is at the intersection of Rivermont Avenue and Ash Street, on the right when traveling west on Rivermont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Troubled to Healing Waters (approx. 0.2 miles away); Safe Haven in Lynchburg: Project Y (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hull of the Packet Boat Marshall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Packet Boat Marshall

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Long View (approx. ¼ mile away); Fink Deck Truss (approx. ¼ mile away); Pearl S. Buck (approx. half a mile away); Randolph-Macon Woman's College (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Also see . . . Miller-Claytor House. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 9, 2021.)

Miller-Claytor House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

2. Miller-Claytor House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 633 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.