Rossville, Indiana facts for kids
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Rossville, Indiana
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Westbound along Main Street in downtown Rossville
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| Motto(s):
"Where You Feel At Home"
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Location of Rossville in Clinton County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clinton |
| Township | Ross |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Incorporated | December 1, 1870 |
| Named for | Timmy, settler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,508 |
| • Density | 3,285.40/sq mi (1,268.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46065
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-66150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396891 |
Rossville is a small town located in Clinton County, Indiana, in the United States. It's part of Ross Township. In 2010, about 1,653 people lived here.
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History of Rossville
The land where Rossville now stands was once home to the Miami Indians. The very first settlers from other places arrived in 1828.
In 1832, a man named Thomas Ewing, along with his wife and baby, settled on land north of what is now Main Street. Two years later, in 1834, Ewing and Thomas Smith planned out the town of Rossville. They wanted to start a blacksmith shop there.
The town slowly grew. It soon had a store run by William Seawright. There was also a saddler, John H. Smith, who made things from leather. Dr. James Wilson, a doctor, also moved to the town. People who live in Rossville are sometimes called "Rossvillians."
On October 22, 1870, the town asked to become an official, organized town. At that time, 339 people lived in Rossville, making up 66 families. An election was held on November 5, and the idea passed with 35 votes for and 19 against. On December 1, 1870, Rossville officially became an incorporated town. The town was named after John Ross, who was an early settler and a judge in the county.
The Monon Railroad was built through Rossville in 1883. This helped the town connect with other places.
Geography of Rossville
Rossville covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Rossville
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 160 | — | |
| 1860 | 329 | 105.6% | |
| 1870 | 389 | 18.2% | |
| 1880 | 475 | 22.1% | |
| 1890 | 594 | 25.1% | |
| 1900 | 598 | 0.7% | |
| 1910 | 677 | 13.2% | |
| 1920 | 595 | −12.1% | |
| 1930 | 626 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 627 | 0.2% | |
| 1950 | 739 | 17.9% | |
| 1960 | 831 | 12.4% | |
| 1970 | 830 | −0.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,148 | 38.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,175 | 2.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,513 | 28.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,653 | 9.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,508 | −8.8% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 1,653 people living in Rossville. These people lived in 611 households, and 451 of these were families.
- Many households (37.3%) had children under 18 living there.
- Most households (54.5%) were married couples living together.
- About 14.6% of households had a female head with no husband.
- A small number (4.7%) had a male head with no wife.
- About 26.2% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Rossville was about 39.6 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 18.9% were 65 years or older.
Fun Events in Rossville
Annual Summer Festival
Rossville has a special festival every year to celebrate the end of summer. This event has been held every year since 1984.
The festival takes place on the fourth full weekend in August. It includes many fun activities for everyone:
- A car show where people can see cool cars.
- Exciting fireworks displays.
- Live music and performances on a main stage.
- A street fair with vendors and games.
- A parade through the town.
- Programs and shows in the high school auditorium.
- Contests like a queen, little miss, and mister competition.
- Town-wide garage sales where people can find treasures.
The festival ends with a community worship service for everyone in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Rossville (Indiana) para niños
