Tour the oldest house in Lynchburg, Virginia.
This home was built by a tavern-keeper named John Miller back in 1701. It is the only remaining 18th-century townhouse in Lynchburg and its original location was downtown near 8th and Church Street. In 1791, the property was purchased by a tobacco merchant and Virginia State Senator named Samuel Claytor. Hence the reason that the home is referred to as the Miller-Claytor House. After over 100 years, the land surrounding the home became more valuable, and it was in jeopardy of being demolished. Walker Pettyjohn was the owner at the time, and he offered the house to the society for only $100.
Due to it being one of the first homes built here, there was much interest in its preservation and it was moved to its new location by the Lynchburg Historical Society in 1936. You can see it near the entrance of Riverside Park and it is a historical exhibit featuring an urban vernacular architectural style. The Miller-Claytor House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. The home's original paint colors were reapplied in 2004, making it feel as authentic as possible. Tours of the Miller-Claytor house are available by appointment. Guests are also welcome to freely explore the gardens, which are open year-round from dawn until dusk. If you're in Lynchburg, Virginia, be sure to stop by this historic home.
ANOTHER 18th century home is on 619 First Street "The Lynch Farm House". It's Colonial Vernacular and is the second oldest house in Lynchburg. It was built in 1787 by John Lynch, the founder of Lynchburg, as part of his farm.
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