William H. Mell is believed to be the first owner of this home, more commonly known today as the Capers Dickson House, for the next owner, William Glen Capers “Judge” Dickson (1845-1914). Dickson was a private in Company 1, Cobb’s Legion, Infantry Batallion. Dickson served as a city judge in the courts of Newton County and was a law professor at Emory College.

The facade of the house is very reminiscent of the Milledgeville Federal style, though the overall floor plan is L-shaped.

Oxford Historic District, National Register of Historic Places