Lewis Ross House

The Lewis Ross House, closed to the public.

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Quick Facts

Location:

373 Market Street, Charleston, Tennessee. This house is a private residence and is not open to the public. However, it may be viewed from Market Street.

Significance:

This was one of many homes and structures built by Lewis Ross, brother of Chief John Ross. After the Removal, the house was owned by S.S. Barrett and served as a hotel for weary travelers.

Designation:

Historic site on the Trail of Tears NHT.

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

MANAGED BY:

Private residence

Amenities

1 listed

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits

A home was built on this site in 1820 by Lewis and Frances Holt Ross. Lewis, brother of Chief John Ross, was a successful businessman, while his brother was the politician of the family. This was one of many homes and structures built and owned by Lewis Ross in the area of the Cherokee Agency (present-day Charleston). After the Removal, the house was owned by S.S. Barrett and served as a hotel for weary travelers. Fires in the 1880s and many house alterations have significantly changed the original appearance of the house.

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Site Information

Location (373 Market Street, Charleston, Tennessee)

This house is a private residence and is not open to the public. However, it may be viewed from Market Street.

Safety Considerations

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail