Ross-Sewell House

The Ross-Sewell House is a house in Jackson, in the U.S. state of Tennessee.

Ross-Sewell House
Location909 Highland Avenue, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Builtc. 1904
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.83003049
Added to NRHPJanuary 27, 1983

Location

The house is located at 909 Highland Avenue in Jackson, a city in Madison County, Tennessee, USA.[1]

History

The land was acquired by George E. Rauscher, a businessman from Erin, Tennessee, in 1904.[2] Shortly after, he built this house.[1][2] It was designed in the Queen Anne architectural style.[2]

In 1920, the house was acquired by Judge John William Ross.[2] After his death in 1925, the house was held in a trust owned by the Jackson Building and Savings Association.[2] In 1934, it was purchased by Samuel Sewell.[2] After his death in 1936, it was inherited by his widow, Floy.[2]

Architectural significance

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 27, 1983.[1]

References

  1. "Ross-Sewell House". National Park Service. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  2. "National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Ross-Sewell House". National Park Service. Retrieved September 15, 2015.


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