Rossville, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Rossville, Oklahoma
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1905 map of Lincoln county showing the location of Rossville
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 Rossville, Oklahoma
Location in Oklahoma
Rossville, Oklahoma
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1097469 |
Rossville is a small community located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma, in the United States. You can find it right along US Highway 177. It's a quiet place with a bit of history.
Discover Rossville, Oklahoma
Rossville is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county.
What You'll Find in Rossville
Today, Rossville has a few buildings that make up its center. You can find a local store and a church there. There are also several homes where people live.
Just outside the main part of Rossville, you'll find other important spots. The old Rossville School was located about one mile south. The Rossville cemetery is also nearby. It is one mile south and half a mile west of the community.
A Look at Rossville's Past
Rossville got its name from a local resident. His name was Ross Thomas. This information comes from a book called Oklahoma Place Names.
The community once had its own post office. It opened on October 7, 1895. The post office served the area for over a decade. It closed its doors on February 15, 1907.
During the 1960s, a major road project happened. US Highway 177 was built through the area. Some buildings, including the store, had to be moved. They were relocated further back from the new highway. This helped make way for the road.
