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National Register of Historic Places

Maclay Mansion

Also known as Rosehill Seminary; Gleim Mansion

Tipton’s first place on the National RegisterListed Feb 26, 1979; only 250 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older
Listed 1979Tipton
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Maclay Mansion

Maclay Mansion, at 209 W. Howard St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 26, 1979: the first place in Tipton to be listed. Only 250 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, education, architecture and social history, at the local level. The listing covers 2.3 acres.

What it isBuilding in Missouri, United States. 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 · 70 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes

209 W. Howard St., Tipton · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Maclay MansionStart here
  2. 2Harrison SchoolBuilding · 0.4 mi on

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Is Maclay Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Feb 26, 1979 (Register number 79001383).

Is Maclay Mansion a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Maclay Mansion?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Maclay Mansion?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 70 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 63819778 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.