Roseland, Missouri Explained

Roseland is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Roseland was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1921.[1] The community was named for the wild roses at a nearby schoolyard.[2]

References

38.3933°N -93.5425°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). The State Historical Society of Missouri. 5 October 2016. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071131/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_henry.html. 24 June 2016.