Rossville, Illinois
Rossville is a village of 1,332 people in Vermilion County, Illinois, founded in 1839.
Why visit Rossville
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Christman Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rossville
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About Rossville
Rossville is a village in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,221. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Rossville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
History
The location was originally named Liggett's Grove in honor of John Liggett who built a lodging house in 1829. Liggett's cabin was located on the Hubbard Trail, an early trading route established by Gurdon Hubbard from Chicago to Danville. In 1833, this became the first state highway (now Illinois Route 1) and in 1914 was made part of the Dixie Highway.
In 1838, Alvan Gilbert purchased the Liggett farm, and the following year he became postmaster at the newly established post office. Rossville was incorporated as a village in August 1859. Rossville and Ross Township were named after Jacob Ross, a settler in the area.
In February 2004, a fire broke out in the downtown business district and destroyed several of the historic buildings and antique shops for which Rossville has been known.
From the History section of Rossville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Rossville
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 5.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hoopeston Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Vermilion County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vermilion Regional Airport (DNV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Hoopeston 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Danville 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Tilton 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Oakwood 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Williamsport 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Covington 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Catlin 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Paxton 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Westville 23 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Attica 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rossville Illinois downtown, Omnedon, Public domain
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