Rotan-Dossett House
historic place
The Rotan-Dossett House is a historic place in Waco, McLennan County, Texas. Edward Rotan, a native of Tennessee and a Confederate veteran, arrived in Waco in 1867. He became a successful merchant, banker, and civic leader. Between 1889 and 1891, Rotan built this house, using $80,000 from a real estate transaction. Completed in 1891, the home's exterior featured wood and locally made orange brick. Its architectural style, combining Shingle, Stick, and Queen Anne elements, was unusual for Texas, where Greek Revival or Victorian styles were more common. Around 1900, Rotan added a two-story porch to the front. In 1917, Rotan sold the residence to A. J. Dossett, who operated cotton warehouses from Waco to Galveston. The Texas Historical Commission erected a marker for the house in 1978. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The Rotan-Dossett House highlights Waco's historical development and its distinctive architectural heritage.