Rose Farm, Ohio facts for kids
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Rose Farm, Ohio
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Location of Rose Farm, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Morgan, Perry |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
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| • Total | 111 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628963 |
Rose Farm is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area, like a township or county. Rose Farm is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government uses to count people for the census. In 2020, only 111 people lived in Rose Farm.
Where is Rose Farm Located?
Rose Farm is found in the southwestern part of York Township and the southeastern part of Harrison Township. These townships are in Morgan County and Perry County, Ohio.
The community is located along State Route 669. This road meets McKinley Street in Rose Farm. A small stream called Ogg Creek flows through the area. This creek later joins Moxahala Creek just north of Rose Farm.
Rose Farm is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) northwest of McConnelsville. McConnelsville is the main town, or county seat, for Morgan County. Rose Farm is also a short distance southeast of Crooksville in nearby Perry County.
Streets and Buildings in Rose Farm
The community of Rose Farm has a few streets. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Streets. These streets run next to State Route 669. McKinley, Garfield, and Lincoln Streets cross State Route 669. Another road, Argo Road, is also part of the community's roads.
The Rose Farm Church of Christ is the only building in use that is not a home. It is located at the corner of McKinley and 2nd Streets. There is also an old school building. This building was a two-room schoolhouse. It taught students from 1st to 8th grade. The school closed in the mid-1960s.
Notable People from Rose Farm
- Mell G. Underwood was an important person from Rose Farm. He served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio. This means he was elected to speak for Ohio in the United States Congress. He also worked as a U.S. district judge. A judge makes decisions in court cases.
