Rogersville, Iowa facts for kids
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Rogersville, Iowa
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 Rogersville, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464183 |
Rogersville is a small place in Benton County, Iowa, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of any official city or town. It is directly governed by the county.
History of Rogersville
Rogersville, sometimes spelled Rogerville, has a short but interesting history.
Early Days and Post Office
A post office was opened in Rogersville in 1893. This was an important service for people living there. It allowed them to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for a few years. It closed down in 1897.
Population in the Early 1900s
In 1902, the community of Rogerville had a population of 26 people. This shows it was a very small settlement.
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