Rose Hill -- Port Arthur TX
N 29° 53.366 W 093° 54.934
15R E 411595 N 3306886
A fantastic Classical Revival-style mansion in Port Arthur that was bult in 1906 and deeded to the City of Port Arthur in 1948. Still in use for community meetings, Rose Hill is also available for private parties. Tours by appointment.
Waymark Code: WMG4N9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/12/2013
Views: 3
The fantastic mansion Rose Hill was built by J. H. Baxter for the then-Mayor of Port Arthur R. H. Woodworth. Woodworth and his family lived in the home until 1946. In 1948 the Woodworth heirs have the house ans grounds to the City of Port Arthur to use as a meeting place for city civic clubs and tourist draw.
Rose Hill has two markers: a plaque-style state historic marker on a pole in the front yard and a smaller state historic medallion on the house. The medallion on the house reads as follows:
"J. H. Baxter of the Griffing Lumber Company built this residence in 1906 for R. H. Woodworth (d. 1923). Wide verandas extend beyond the impressive columned portico of the classical revival structure. Woodworth, a business and civic leader, and his wife Mary (d. 1946) hosted numerous social gatherings here in the early 20th century. Since 1947, the house has been in the care of the Department Club of Port Arthur."
Street address:
100 Woodworth
Port Arthur, TX
77640
County / Borough / Parish: Jefferson County TX
Year listed: 1979
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architectural/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Home
Current function: historic home
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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