Rosston, Indiana
Rosston is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Rosston in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918. Ross was the name of the original owners of the townsite.
Geography
Rosston is located at 40°02′55″N 86°17′21″W / 40.04861°N 86.28917°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Rosston, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
- ^ "Boone County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 287. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village was named for the Ross brothers...
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