National Register of Historic Places

Rosswood

Lorman, Jefferson County, Mississippi
Listed
December 8, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001606

About this property

Rosswood is a historic Southern plantation located off of Mississippi Highway 552, in Lorman, Jefferson County, Mississippi, USA. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It was built as a cotton plantation for Dr Walter Ross Wade (1810–1862) and his wife Mabella Chamberlain. The architectural style of the plantation house is Greek Revival. It has 14 rooms, with 14-foot (4.3 m) high ceilings, ten fireplaces, columned galleries, a winding staircase and original slave quarters. Before the American Civil War, Wade and his wife held parties and balls and entertained guests. The property spanned 1,250 acres (510 ha) and had 105 slaves. It is now only 100 acres (40 ha). During the Civil War, it was used as a hospital for the Confederate States Army. In 1975, Colonel Walt Hylander and his wife Jean purchased the plantation and restored it. It was opened to the public as a house museum, and used for weddings and special occasions. In March 2019, Rosswood permanently closed to the public and is now a private residence. The Hylanders have passed the house on to their son Ray, and the house is now for sale. Google Rosswood for sale.

Location

Lorman, Jefferson County, Mississippi
31.81997, -91.01210

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Rosswood listed on the National Register?

Rosswood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Rosswood?

Rosswood is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rosswood?

The period of significance for Rosswood is recorded as the industrial era.

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