Rossville, Kansas facts for kids
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Rossville, Kansas
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Downtown Rossville (2006)
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Location within Shawnee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1881 |
| Named for | William Ross |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,105 |
| • Density | 2,009/sq mi (772.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66533
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-61400 |
| GNIS ID | 2396438 |
Rossville is a small city located in Shawnee County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a friendly community with a rich history. In 2020, about 1,105 people lived in Rossville.
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History of Rossville
Rossville was started in 1871. It was named after William W. Ross, who was a reporter in Kansas.
An interesting event happened in 1889. A group of women ran for local government and won! An "all women ticket" meant that all the women running for mayor and city council were elected. This was quite unusual for the time.
Geography and Climate
Where is Rossville Located?
Rossville is a small city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Understanding Rossville's Climate
The weather in Rossville has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa." This means it has warm, moist summers and mild winters.
Population of Rossville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 323 | — | |
| 1890 | 420 | 30.0% | |
| 1900 | 555 | 32.1% | |
| 1910 | 672 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 664 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 701 | 5.6% | |
| 1940 | 601 | −14.3% | |
| 1950 | 577 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 797 | 38.1% | |
| 1970 | 934 | 17.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,045 | 11.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,052 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,014 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,151 | 13.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,105 | −4.0% | |
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Rossville is part of the larger Topeka Metropolitan Area. This means it is connected to the bigger city of Topeka.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,151 people living in Rossville. The average age of people in Rossville was about 35.5 years old. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Also, about 18% of the residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Rossville
Students in Rossville attend schools in the Kaw Valley USD 321 public school district. This school district covers parts of four different counties: Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Pottawatomie, and Jackson Counties.
Sports in Rossville
Rossville used to have its own summer baseball team called the Rossville Rattlers. They were a college-level team. In 2013, the Rattlers won the National Baseball Congress 19 and Under World Series, which was a big achievement! They played their games at Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium. The Rossville Rattlers stopped playing after the 2017 season.
See also
In Spanish: Rossville (Kansas) para niños
