Rose Hill, Jasper County, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rose Hill, Mississippi
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 Rose Hill, Jasper County, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Rose Hill, Jasper County, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Jasper |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39356
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| Area code(s) | 601 & 769 |
| GNIS feature ID | 676843 |
Rose Hill is a small place in Jasper County, Mississippi, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Its special mail code, called a ZIP code, is 39356.
The Story of Rose Hill
Rose Hill got its name from the beautiful wild roses that grew all around the area when the first settlers arrived. Imagine a place covered in lovely flowers!
A long time ago, there was a special school here called the Rose Hill Normal Institute. A "normal school" was a type of school that trained teachers. So, Rose Hill helped educate people who would then teach others.
The community also got its own post office in 1888. This made it easier for people to send and receive letters and packages.
There was once a historic building in Rose Hill called the Graham House. It was so important that it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Sadly, the house was destroyed in April 2011.
People from Rose Hill
Some interesting people have come from Rose Hill:
- John W. White was a politician. He was a member of the Mississippi Senate from 1916 to 1920. The Senate is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state.
- Thomas Daniel Young was an English professor and a smart person in academics. He taught and studied literature.
