National Register of Historic Places Registration Form
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NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 10024- 0018 (Oct. 1990) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Registration Form This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts. See instructions in How to Complete the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (National Register Bulletin 16A). Complete each item by marking “x” in the appropriate box or by entering the information requested. If an item does not apply to the property being documented, enter “N/A” for “not applicable.” For functions, architectural classification, materials, and areas of significance, enter only categories and subcategories from the instructions. Place additional entries and narrative items on continuation sheets (NPS Form 10-900a). Use a typewriter, word processor, or computer, to complete all items. 4. National Park Service Certification I hereby certify that the property is: entered in the National Register. Signature of the Keeper Date of Action See continuation sheet determined eligible for the National Register. See continuation sheet determined not eligible for the National Register. removed from the National Miller, Washington, House Maury County, Tennessee Name of Property County and State Register. other, (explain:) 5. Classification Ownership of Property Category of Property Number of Resources within Property (Check as many boxes as apply) (Check only one box) (Do not include previously listed resources in count.) private building(s) Contributing Noncontributing public-local district public-State site 1 buildings public-Federal structure sites object structures objects Total 3 1 3 Name of related multiple property listing Number of Contributing resources previously listed (Enter “N/A” if property is not part of a multiple property listing.) in the National Register N/A N/A 6. Function or Use Historic Functions Current Functions (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling DOMESTIC: Single Dwelling 7 . Description Architectural Classification Materials (Enter categories from instructions) (Enter categories from instructions) Miller, Washington, House Maury County, Tennessee Name of Property County and State MID-19TH WOOD , BRICK CENTURY: Greek Revival foundation BRICK ASPHALT, METAL walls METAL, BRICK, GLASS, WOOD, CONCRETE, SYNTHETICS roof other Narrative Description (Describe the historic and current condition of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) See Continuation Sheets 8. Statement of Significance Applicable National Register Criteria Areas of Significance (Mark “x” in one or more boxes for the criteria qualifying the property (Enter categories from instructions) for National Register listing.) A Property is associated with events that have made ARCHITECTURE a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. B Property is associated with the lives of persons significant in our past. C Property embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction or represents the work of a master, or possesses high artistic values, or represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components lack Period of Significance individual distinction. 1851 D Property has yielded, or is likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. Criteria Considerations N/A Significant Dates (Mark “x” in all the boxes that apply.) 1851 Miller, Washington, House Maury County, Tennessee Name of Property County and State Property is: A owned by a religious institution or used for religious purposes. Significant Person B removed from its original location. (Complete if Criterion B is marked) N/A C moved from its original location. Cultural Affiliation D a cemetery. N/A E a reconstructed building, object, or structure. F a commemorative property Architect/Builder G less than 50 years of age or achieved significance Unknown within the past 50 years. Narrative Statement of Significance (Explain the significance of the property on one or more continuation sheets.) 9. Major Bibliographical References Bibliography (Cite the books, articles, and other sources used in preparing this form on one or more continuation sheets.) Previous documentation on file (NPS): N/A Primary location of additional data: preliminary determination of individual listing (36 State Historic Preservation Office CFR 67) has been requested Other State Agency previously listed in the National Register Federal Agency Previously determined eligible by the National Local Government Register University designated a National Historic Landmark Other recorded by Historic American Buildings Survey Name of repository: # MTSU Center for Historic Preservation recorded by Historic American Engineering Record # 10. Geographical Data Acreage of Property 51.14 Carters Creek 64- NW UTM References (Place additional UTM references on a continuation sheet.) 1 16 500690 3951063 3 16 501030 3950502 Zone Easting Northing Zone Easting Northing 2 16 501032 3950976 4 16 501024 3950501 See continuation sheet Miller, Washington, House Maury County, Tennessee Name of Property County and State Verbal Boundary Description (Describe the boundaries of the property on a continuation sheet.) See Continuation Sheet Boundary Justification (Explain why the boundaries were selected on a continuation sheet.) See Continuation Sheet 11. Form Prepared By name/title Spurgeon King (Associate Director), Michael Gavin (Preservation Specialist), Elizabeth Humphreys (Projects Coordinator) Julie Warwick (Graduate Assistant) organization Tennessee Civil War National Heritage Area date January 24, 2012 street & number MTSU Box 80 telephone 615-898-2947 city or town Murfreesboro state TN zip code 37132 Additional Documentation Submit the following items with the completed form: Continuation Sheets Maps A USGS map (7.5 or 15 minute series) indicating the property’s location A Sketch map for historic districts and properties having large acreage or numerous resources. Photographs Representative black and white photographs of the property. Additional items (Check with the SHPO or FPO for any additional items.) Property Owner (Complete this item at the request of SHPO or FPO.) name William and Susan Owens street & number telephone city or town Columbia state TN zip code 38401 1450 Frye Rd. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: This information is being collected for applications to the National Register of Historic Places to nominate properties for listing or determine eligibility for listing, to list properties, and to amend existing listing. Response to this request is required to obtain a benefit in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.) Miller, Washington, House Maury County, Tennessee Name of Property County and State Estimated Burden Statement: Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 18.1 hours per response including time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding this burden estimate or any aspect of this form to the Chief, Administrative Services Division, National Park Service, P. O. Box 37127, Washington, DC 20013-7127; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reductions Projects (1024-0018), Washington, DC 20303. 8NPS FORM 10-900-A OMB Approval No. 1024-0018 (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Miller, Washington, House Section number 7 Page 1 Maury County, Tennessee 7. NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION The Washington Miller House (Miller House) comprises 51.14 acres in Maury County, Tennessee, and is situated on gently rolling pasture land and woods west of Andrew Jackson Highway about five miles north of Columbia (2010 population: 34,681). The house faces east and is a two-story, Greek Revival, frame structure with a central hall plan constructed in 1851 with lumber and brick produced on site. Characterdefining elements of the house include a prominent centered two-story Greek Revival pedimented porch, a heavy dentinculated cornice, and paired shouldered chimneys on the exterior. The rear of the main block includes a prominent, one-story, full-width columned shed porch. Windows are six-over-six, double- hung wood sash. Interior features include wide molded baseboards, shouldered surrounds, and crown molding. Large wings were added c.1975 to each of the rear corners of the house. Three non-contributing structures are situated within the property—a six-stall, frame horse barn constructed c. 1960, a c. 1920 tobacco barn presently used for storage, and a c. 2000 riding ring located along the eastern edge of the property. The exterior of the Miller House is largely intact, retaining original woodwork, doors, windows, chimneys, and porch materials. The c.1975 wings are clearly distinguished from the original 1851 dwelling by set-back, and are sympathetic to the original materials and design of the house. The house retains a high degree of integrity of material, design, and workmanship on both the exterior and interior. The Miller House is situated well away from the road on a prominent knoll dotted with mature shrubs and trees overlooking open fields. A curving graveled roadway oriented southeast to northwest leads up the knoll, the highest point on the property, to the house (Photo #34). The house faces east toward the drive and open land. A brick walk extends from the