To maintain a joyful family requires much
from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to
become, in a special way, the servant of the others.
--Pope John Paul II (1920-2005).
The old Miller homestead on Roan Mountain offers a beautiful and fascinating glimpse into mountain living a century ago before the introduction of modern conveniences. Built in 1907, the house sat on 200 or so acres originally owned by Union General John Thomas Wilder (who constructed the
Cloudland Hotel atop Roan Mountain). The Miller family lived in the house until the 1960s, and never had it wired for electricity. It is currently operated by the Roan Mountain State Park and is open for tours.
Click here for my previous post with more photos and discussion.
The
Johnson City Press had a nice article about the house with photos this week.
There is an abundance of information about the house and its history found within the
application to the National Register of Historical Places.
To maintain a joyful family requires much
from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to
become, in a special way, the servant of the others. 
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