| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 1175 ft |
| Coordinates | 43°11′22″N 91°22′32″W |
| Area code | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 460817[1] |
Rossville is an unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States.[1]
History
Rossville was platted in 1855. It is named for William F. Ross, said to be the first settler on the townsite in 1850.[2] By the 1880s, Rossville contained three churches, a schoolhouse, hotel, and two stores.[3] The population was estimated at 100 in 1940.[4]
References
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- ^ Hancock, Ellery M. (1913). Past and Present of Allamakee County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke publishing Company. p. 258.
- ^ Alexander, W. E. (1882). History of Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties, Iowa. Western Publishing Company. pp. 399
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 311.