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History
Rosewood's first 80 acres was originally conveyed from the US Government in 1824 to Robert and Rebecca Gilmore. In 1835, William Young acquired the property from the Gilmore's for $600. Then in 1835, and additional 40 acres was conveyed to Young from the US Government. When Young died in 1843, it was reported that he owned over 840 acres valued at over $27,000 (equal to $3 million in today's dollars). Young died in Kentucky married to Nancy Young who is buried in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery. The property remained in the Young-Wilkerson family until 1940 when Dr. and Mrs. Simpson purchased it. Dr. and Mrs. Simpson used the property as their summer home until 1962 when the Wright's bought the acreage as a retirement home. Acquiring the property in 1999, Rick and Ann Case, with the help of many, undertook major renovations, resulting in the current preservation.
The Federalist Colonial farmhouse consists of three log cabins joined under one roof: the first built in 1829, the second in the 1840's, and the third, the kitchen, was added in 1866.
Originally known as the "Gilmore Place" then a Mt. Gilead Stock Farm, and later as Sundown Farm, it is amazing to think that more than eight generations have passed through the doors of this home.
Featured above and at right is the guest house. |
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Wild red, pink and white roses bloom in the spring: now it is known as Rosewood.
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