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National Register of Historic Places

Rosedale

Also known as Wharton House

On the National Register since 198244 years
Listed 1982Washington

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Rosedale

Rosedale was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 29, 1982. It was among the first 4 of Washington’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHouse in North Carolina, United States of America. 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 · 47 MB · National Archives↗
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Northwest of Washington off SR 1407, in Washington, NC

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Rosedale

Is Rosedale on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 29, 1982 (Register number 82003424).

Is Rosedale a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; North Carolina has 36 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Palmer-Marsh House, 17.1 miles away.

Can you visit Rosedale?

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 Rosedale?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 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 47719001 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.