Rose Hill, Lee County, Virginia facts for kids
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Rose Hill, Lee County,
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 Rose Hill, Lee County,
Virginia Location in Virginia
Rose Hill, Lee County,
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Land | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
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| • Total | 799 |
| • Density | 233/sq mi (90.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24281
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-68885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499986 |
Rose Hill is a small community in Lee County, Virginia, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 799 people lived here. This number was a bit higher than in 2000.
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Geography of Rose Hill
Rose Hill is located in the western part of Lee County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 36°40′19″N 83°22′12″W / 36.67194°N 83.37000°W.
Roads and Nearby Places
U.S. Route 58 runs through the northern part of Rose Hill. This road can take you to other towns. If you go east about 15 miles (24 km), you will reach Jonesville. This is the main town for the county. If you travel west about 18 miles (29 km), you will get to Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. The border of Kentucky is also very close, just over a mile to the northwest. It sits on top of Cumberland Mountain.
Waterways and Land
The community covers about 3.4 square miles (8.9 square kilometers) of land. Only a tiny part, about 0.08%, is water. White Branch is a stream that flows through Rose Hill. It eventually joins Martin Creek. Martin Creek then flows south into the Powell River in Tennessee. This river is part of the larger Tennessee River system.
History of Rose Hill
The Rose Hill post office first opened in 1825. People believe the community got its name from the many rose bushes that grew in the area.
Martin's Station Fort
Rose Hill was once the location of an important frontier fort called Martin's Station. This fort was built by a man named Joseph Martin. He was an Indian trader and later became a general. He also explored the Powell Valley.
Martin first tried to settle in the Powell Valley, but he had to leave because of attacks from Native Americans. He returned in 1775 and built Martin's Station. This fort was made of six wooden cabins. They were built about 30 feet (9 meters) apart. Wooden fences, called stockades, connected the buildings. This made a strong defense.
However, the fort was abandoned the next year. This happened after more conflicts between the settlers and Native Americans. Joseph Martin later sold his large landholdings in Lee County. He owned about 25,000 acres (101 square kilometers) there.
Today, you can visit a replica of this fort. It is located nearby at Wilderness Road State Park.
People of Rose Hill
In 2010, the population of Rose Hill was 799 people. This was an increase from 714 people in 2000. Most people living in Rose Hill are White. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify with two or more races.
Notable Residents
Some interesting people have lived in Rose Hill:
- Pete DeBusk is a businessman. He founded a company called DeRoyal Industries.
- Frank Rowlett was a cryptologist. He was a member of the Signal Intelligence Service. This group worked with secret codes.
See also
In Spanish: Rose Hill (condado de Lee, Virginia) para niños
