Rossville, Texas Explained

Official Name:Rossville, Texas
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Texas#USA
Pushpin Label:Rossville
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Atascosa
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:561
Coordinates:29.0914°N -98.6806°W
Area Code:830
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1380460

Rossville is an unincorporated community in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had a population of 200 in 2000. It is located within the San Antonio metropolitan area.

History

TThe community also had a saloon. Many of the community's first settlers are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery sits on an acre of land that was donated to John Ross's wife.[1]

Geography

Rossville is located on Farm to Market Road 476, 8miles west of Poteet in Atascosa County.[2]

Education

Rossville had a one-room schoolhouse at the end of the 19th century and grew to two classrooms by the start of the 20th century. The school consolidated with the Poteet Independent School District in 1955 and was demolished.[2] The community continues to be served by the Poteet ISD to this day.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rossville, Texas . Texas Escapes Online Magazine . 2021-12-30.
  2. Web site: Herrera . Evelyn G. . Rossville, TX . 2021-12-30 . tshaonline.org.