Ross-Sewell House
National Register of Historic Places

Ross-Sewell House

Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee
Listed
January 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003049

About this property

The Ross-Sewell House is a house in Jackson, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The house is located at 909 Highland Avenue in Jackson, a city in Madison County, Tennessee, USA. The land was acquired by George E. Rauscher, a businessman from Erin, Tennessee, in 1904. Shortly after, he built this house. It was designed in the Queen Anne architectural style. In 1920, the house was acquired by Judge John William Ross. After his death in 1925, the house was held in a trust owned by the Jackson Building and Savings Association. In 1934, it was purchased by Samuel Sewell. After his death in 1936, it was inherited by his widow, Floy. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since January 27, 1983.

Location

909 Highland Ave.
Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee
35.62831, -88.81905

Categories

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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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1 mi
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When was Ross-Sewell House listed on the National Register?

Ross-Sewell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Ross-Sewell House?

Ross-Sewell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ross-Sewell House?

The period of significance for Ross-Sewell House is recorded as the industrial era.

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