Built in 1870-72, this structure typifies the Greek Revival style with its symmetrical facade. The residence was constructed for former Confederate officer Archibald Johnson Rose (1830-1903) and his large family. A prosperous farmer, Rose participated in state and community activities. He was a leader in the Grange movement and in efforts to improve the quality of education. Members of the Rose family owned this house for over 100 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979
Major A.J. Rose House
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Major A.J. Rose House is a historical marker in Salado, Bell County, dedicated in 1979. It is one of 226 historical markers documented in Bell County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 411 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.9405, -97.5298 near Salado. The nearest cataloged historic site is Major Archibald Johnson Rose (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Salado Methodist Church, Salado United Methodist Church, and George Washington Baines House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5027004349. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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