Miller, Paschal, House
Why it's listed
This one-and-one-half-story frame house sits on a large, sloping lot at the corner of Main and Gouverneur Streets in Morristown, St. Lawrence County. Built around 1838-43 by an unknown builder, it has a rectangular plan, a hipped roof, and a substantial porch wrapping three sides. A gable-roofed shed is attached at the southeast corner, and the door and window surrounds carry Greek Revival elements. The site looks out toward the St. Lawrence River and Brockville, Ontario. Locally the house is described as an example of the "cup and saucer" style, a form of Greek Revival not commonly found in northern New York. It is also connected with Paschal Miller, who served as one of Morristown's first town officers, named assessor in 1821, the year the town was founded, and later as town supervisor from 1825 to 1826. The house remains a residence, is in good condition, and stands on its original site.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an important local example of Greek Revival residential design, in a form regionally called the "cup and saucer" style that is uncommon in northern New York. It is also tied to Paschal Miller, an early town official who served as assessor in 1821 and town supervisor in 1825-26.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82004686, listed September 2, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main and Gouveneur Sts., Morristown |
|---|---|
| County | St. Lawrence County |
| Listed | September 2, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82004686 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival (regionally called "cup and saucer" style) |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; condition listed as good, on its original site, with a garage outbuilding noted. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 44.58795, -75.64896 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82004686.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7141775
- This listing as JSON
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