Roselawn
Also known as Sam Jones House
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About Roselawn
Roselawn, at 244 Cherokee Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 12, 1973. It was among the first 2 of Cartersville’s 14 listings. The Register lists it for its landscape design, architecture, religion and social history, at the state level. It describes its style as Victorian, as it does for 136 other Georgia listings. The listing covers 2.7 acres.
What it isHistoric house museum in Cartersville, Georgia, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 41 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
244 Cherokee Ave., Cartersville · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Victorian.
Memories of Roselawn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Roselawn
Is Roselawn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 12, 1973 (Register number 73000607).
Is Roselawn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Georgia has 51 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Etowah Mounds, 2.7 miles away.
Can you visit Roselawn?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Roselawn?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 41 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93206958 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.