Rosston is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
A post office was established at Rosston in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[4] Ross was the name of the original owners of the townsite.[5]
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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