Story & Vision
The Past
History of the William Mills House
Located at 54 William Mills Drive, the William Mills House was built in
1839 by William Richardson Mills, an attorney who moved his family from
Orange to Stanardsville. The two-story structure with an English basement sits at the crest of a low hill overlooking the Greene County library and Piedmont Virginia Community College. The house has suffered from decades of neglect. However, the owner has installed a new standing seam roof, and the Stanardsville Area Revitalization (STAR) board funded the repair of the front porch as part of a streetscape initiative. In December 2024, the property was generously and conditionally donated to the Town of Stanardsville.
A hisotrical photo of the William Mills Home (photo courtesy of Greene County Historic Society)
The Future
The plan for the future
With your support, we hope to preserve and reinvigorate this historic property by transforming it into the new Stanardsville Town Hall—a vital step forward for the town’s future and identity
This project is more than a building upgrade—it’s a once-in-a-generation chance to preserve our history, strengthen our infrastructure, and create a vibrant gathering place that reflects the spirit of Greene County
Located in the heart of Stanardsville—just steps from the Greene County Library, area schools and Piedmont Virginia Community College, popular restaurants, and nearby senior services—the William Mills House is uniquely positioned to become a true center of town life. This renovated space will be more than a municipal building; it will be a welcoming hub of connectivity and togetherness, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together under one roof.
The new Town Hall will triple the size of the current facility and offer improved ADA accessibility, flexible public meeting space, updated technology, and dedicated offices for the Stanardsville Area Revitalization (STAR) Board and Stanardsville Independence Day Committee (SIDC). Plans also include an event venue, rotating history and art exhibits, community gardens, and a backup heating and cooling center to serve
residents in times of need. Additionally, three business incubator spaces will help nurture local entrepreneurs, while converting the current Town Hall into a commercial rental will generate long-term revenue to support downtown revitalization.
To learn more about the town's revitalization efforts, please visit http://www.stanardsville.org.
Above and below: renderings depict potential design of the William Mills house when renovations are completed.
We’re currently seeking local support. Individuals and businesses can play a meaningful role in this effort. Every contribution helps move this vision forward—and demonstrates the power of community-led change.
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