Central City in Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rosson House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

1. Rosson House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1895 by Dr. Roland T. Rosson, Army doctor at Fort McDowell, Phoenix physician (1879-1897) and Mayor, this mansion is one of the few surviving examples of late Victorian architecture in Phoenix. It was acquired by the city through the efforts of Mayor John D. Driggs and the Phoenix Historical Society. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected by The Phoenix Historical Society and The Arizona Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 33° 27.008′ N, 112° 3.98′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Central City. Marker can be reached from North 6th Street near East Monroe Street. Rosson House is in Historic Heritage Square in downtown Phoenix. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 North 6th Street, Phoenix AZ 85004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Latter-day Saint Chapel in Phoenix (within shouting distance of this marker); Phoenix Union High School World War I Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Father Edouard Gerard (approx. 0.2 miles

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

away); Pope John Paul II (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint Mary's Basilica (approx. 0.2 miles away); Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hotel San Carlos (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenix.

More about this marker. The marker was removed when the fence was painted. It is behind the counter in the Carriage House. The person behind the counter, on Feb. 13, 2010, did not know when it would be replaced.

Rosson House Marker location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

2. Rosson House Marker location

Holes in fence show where marker was originally placed.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

3. Rosson House Marker

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

4. Rosson House Marker

City of Phoenix Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

5. City of Phoenix Plaque

Rosson House NRHP Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

6. Rosson House NRHP Plaque

Rosson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

7. Rosson House

Rosson House and Carriage House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

8. Rosson House and Carriage House

Rosson House, Phoenix AZ image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael D Martin, December 26, 2010

9. Rosson House, Phoenix AZ

A virtual tour of all interior rooms is available. See it at: http://www.buildmytour.net/tour.php?id=8AEB or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoW1IwPeLUc

Master Bedroom of the Rosson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael D Martin, December 15, 2010

10. Master Bedroom of the Rosson House

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 1, 2013

11. Rosson House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,979 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 9, 10. submitted on January 14, 2011, by Michael D Martin of Gig Harbor, Washington. 11. submitted on September 2, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.