Rose Hill, Missouri

Rose Hill is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

Rose Hill was platted in 1842, and named for the wild roses near the elevated town site.[2] A post office called Rose Hill was established in 1866, and remained in operation until 1885.[3] A variant name was "Big Creek".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rose Hill
  2. "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°37′58″N 94°04′09″W / 38.63278°N 94.06917°W / 38.63278; -94.06917

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