Rose Hill Mansion will receive the national historical landmark certificate and plaque from the U.S. Department of the Interior. National Park Service. The elegant country estate of Rose Hill sits majestically on the shore of Seneca Lake and reflects the social and cultural environment that prevailed in Geneva during the 1840s and provides visitors with a rare view of early 19th century America. The property was named for Robert S. Rose. a Virginian who emigrated to central New York in 1802. This farmer and lawyer became a member of the New York State Assembly and then a Member of Congress between 182327. Rose founded the New York State Agricultural Society in 1832.
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