The John Lee and Mourning Jones House is a beautifully preserved Queen Anne Victorian residence. Constructed in 1892 by John Lee Jones (relative of General Robert E. Lee) the home has been a landmark in Arcadia for well over a century.

John Lee Jones (b. 1866) was a pioneering force in the town’s early development, serving as Arcadia’s first mayor for seven consecutive years. His visionary leadership brought the community its first electric light, ice, and telephone companies.

John and his wife, Mourning Jones made this house their lifelong home, raising their two sons, Hugh and Claude here. John passed away in 1934, and Mourning continued to live here until her death in 1965. Their lives and legacy are deeply woven into the fabric of Arcadia’s history.

Before purchasing the property in 2024, it was home to a close-knit religious group who lived communally on the property—certainly adding to its colorful and storied past.

Today, the John Lee and Mourning Jones House is proudly listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and among the oldest and most charming homes in Arcadia.