Gen. William Grose House Explained

Gen. William Grose House
Location:606 S. 14th St., New Castle, Indiana
Coordinates:39.9258°N -85.3692°W
Built:1870
Architecture:Italianate
Added:June 23, 1983
Area:Less than
Refnum:83000034

The General William Grose House is a historic home located at 614 S. 14th St., New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. It is the home of the Henry County Historical Society. The Italianate mansion was built in 1870 by Civil War Major General William Grose and his wife Rebecca. General Grose commanded the 36th Indiana Regiment and fought in the battles at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Chickmauga and Atlanta. He resided in the house until his death in 1900. The Henry County Historical Society acquired the 16 room mansion in 1902 and operates it as a museum.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-04-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Gen. William Grose House. 2016-04-01. David M. Cleaver. PDF. September 1981. and Accompanying photographs.