Rose Lawn Museum, Cartersville

About Rose Lawn Museum

Rose Lawn Museum in Cartersville is a Victorian mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places that operates as a house museum. Visitors take guided tours through the beautifully restored home to view writings and memorabilia related to two significant historical figures. Samuel Porter Jones, a nationally renowned evangelist who once lived at Rose Lawn, had Nashville's Union Gospel Tabernacle, also known as the Ryman Auditorium, built in his honor. The museum also houses exhibits and materials related to Rebecca Latimer Felton, a Bartow County native who made history as the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. The venue is owned by Bartow County and offers tours on designated weekdays, with special events scheduled by appointment. The building is handicap accessible, making it available to visitors with varying mobility needs. Rose Lawn Museum serves those interested in local and national history and the preservation of significant historical properties.