Rosalie
United States historic place in Natchez, Mississippi. Built 1823. Added to the National Register in 1977, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
Rosalie Mansion is a historic pre-Civil War mansion and historic house museum in Natchez, Mississippi. Built in 1823, it was a major influence on Antebellum architecture in the greater region, inspiring many of Natchez's grand Greek Revival mansions. During the American Civil War, it served as U.S. Army headquarters for the Natchez area from July 1863 on. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 100 Orleans St., Natchez, MS |
| County | Adams County |
| Listed | Aug 16, 1977 |
| Listed for | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 77000781 |
| Built | 1823 · more from the 1820s |
| Type of place | historic house museum, mansion |
| Style | Federal architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark, National Register of Historic Places contributing property |
| Contributing resources | 2 buildings |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 100 Orleans St., Natchez, MS |
| Coordinates | 31.5591° N, 91.4085° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Natchez | 116 listed places in Natchez → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Natchez National Historical Park · 1 mile · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms) 27 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 5 records ↗
Map
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Questions people ask
When was Rosalie listed on the National Register?
Aug 16, 1977. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Rosalie built?
1823, in the Federal architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Rosalie?
Yes. Rosalie is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Rosalie?
100 Orleans St., Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi. The nearest national park unit is Natchez National Historical Park, 1 mile away.
Source: Natchez National Historical Park
What does the Rosalie listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 2 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Rosalie?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Rosalie?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Rosalie?
One federal campground is within reach, Clear Springs Recreation Area (Ms), 27 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Rosalie?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 77000781. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.