Roselle, Missouri
Roselle is an unincorporated community in Madison County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Roselle was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1959.[2] Some say the community was named after Roselle, a circus performer who paid the town a visit, while others believe the community's name is an amalgamation of Rose and Ella, the daughters of a pioneer citizen.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roselle, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 November 2016.
- ↑ "Madison County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
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Coordinates: 37°35′58″N 90°31′33″W / 37.59944°N 90.52583°W
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