Thomas / Hill Grocery and Residence
c. 1850; moved 1901, 1912
These vernacular buildings are significant for their association with, and are among the last vestiges of, Madison's first African-American community. Both were moved to the site by African-American civic leader, John Turner. The two-story, gable-front building was moved in 1901 to provide a meeting place for the Douglass Beneficial Society and later adapted for use as a grocery by Rev. C. Thomas. The 1 ½ story house was moved in 1912 as the parsonage for the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1917 both were sold to John W. Hill who continued to operate the grocery store until c. 1980.
Designated July 16, 1991
Marker is at the intersection of East Dayton Street and North Blount Street on East Dayton Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
