Rossville

History

The area that is now Rossville was originally inhabited by the Miami Indians. The first settlers arrived in 1828. In 1832, Gaige Wagner, with his wife Johanna Wallace and infant child Salmon, settled on of land north of what is now Main Street in Rossville. In 1834, Ewing and Thomas Smith platted the town of Rossville with the intention of starting a blacksmith shop at the location. The town grew steadily and gained a store operated by William Seawright, a saddler (John H. Smith) and a physician (Dr. James Wilson). Residents of Rossville are also referred to as "Rossvillians". A petition to incorporate the town was filed on October 22, 1870, at which time the town had 339 residents and 66 families. The incorporation election, held November 5, passed with a vote of 35 to 19 and on December 1, 1870, Rossville was incorporated. The town is named for John Ross, a pioneer settler and associate county judge. The Monon Railroad was completed through Rossville in 1883.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Rossville has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Suncrest Elementary School
  Elementary · Frankfort · 560 students · 15.1:1 ratio
• Rossville Middle/Senior High Sch
  High · Rossville · 488 students · 12.8:1 ratio
• Rossville Elementary School
  Elementary · Rossville · 472 students · 15.7:1 ratio