Ross-Sewell House Explained

Ross-Sewell House
Location:909 Highland Avenue, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.
Built:c. 1904
Architecture:Queen Anne
Added:January 27, 1983
Refnum:83003049

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ross-Sewell House . National Park Service. September 15, 2015.
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=83003049}} National Register of Historic Places--Nomination Form: Ross-Sewell House ]. National Park Service. September 15, 2015.