Gen. William A. Mills House is a historic home located at Mount Morris in Livingston County, New York. Constructed in 1838, the Mills Homestead was the last home of Gen. William Augustus Mills (1777–1844), who was the founder and first permanent white settler of Mount Morris. It is a 2+1⁄2-story brick dwelling combining both the Federal and Greek Revival styles.[2] It is now headquarters of the Mount Morris Historical Society, which is responsible for the maintenance and restoration of the structure. The house is open as a historic house museum known as the Mills Mansion.
Gen. William A. Mills House | |
 Gen. William A. Mills House, October 2009 | |
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| Location | 14 Main St., Mount Morris, New York |
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| Coordinates | 42°43′36″N 77°52′31″W / 42.72667°N 77.87528°W |
| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1838 |
| Architect | Hinman, Col. Walker |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001858[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 19, 1978 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Anne B. Covell (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Mills, Gen. William A., House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-09-01. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".
External links edit
- The Mills Mansion - official site
- Mills, Gen. William A., House - Mount Morris, New York - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com
- Archaeological Institute of America - AFOB Online Listing: Mills Mansion Site
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