Gen. William Grose House

The General William Grose House is a historic home located at 614 S. 14th St., New Castle, Henry County, Indiana. It is the home of the Henry County Historical Society. The Italianate mansion was built in 1870 by Civil War Major General William Grose and his wife Rebecca. General Grose commanded the 36th Indiana Regiment and fought in the battles at Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Chickmauga and Atlanta. He resided in the house until his death in 1900. The Henry County Historical Society acquired the 16 room mansion in 1902 and operates it as a museum.[2]

Gen. William Grose House
Front of the house
Gen. William Grose House is located in Indiana
Gen. William Grose House
Gen. William Grose House is located in the United States
Gen. William Grose House
Location606 S. 14th St., New Castle, Indiana
Coordinates39°55′33″N 85°22′9″W / 39.92583°N 85.36917°W / 39.92583; -85.36917
AreaLess than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built1870
Architectural styleItalianate
NRHP reference No.83000034[1]
Added to NRHPJune 23, 1983

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-04-01. Note: This includes David M. Cleaver (September 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Gen. William Grose House" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-04-01. and Accompanying photographs.