National Register of Historic Places

Rossville Historic District

Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
Listed
October 5, 1975
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
75001332

About this property

Rossville Historic District is a registered historic district in Hamilton, Ohio, listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 1975-10-06. It contains 123 contributing buildings. The neighborhood is located on the west side of the Great Miami River across from downtown Hamilton. Large mansions line South 'D' Street and other stately homes line Ross Avenue. The area takes its name from the old town of Rossville, which merged with Hamilton in 1854. The Rossville Historic Preservation Organization, founded in 1974, coordinates preservation activities in the neighborhood. One of their most popular events is the bi-annual Rossville Home and Garden Tour where visitors can stroll through many of the homes and lush gardens in the neighborhood.

Location

Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio
39.40112, -84.57042

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

Anderson-Shaffer House
Industrial
0.2 mi
Hamilton Historic Civic Center
Listed
0.3 mi
Butler County Courthouse
Industrial
0.4 mi
High Street Commercial Block
Listed
0.5 mi
Dixon-Globe Opera House-Robinson-Schwenn Building
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Northwest Indian War — Siege of Fort Hamilton 1791
1791Early Republic
0.9 mi

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When was Rossville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Rossville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Rossville Historic District?

Rossville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rossville Historic District?

The period of significance for Rossville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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