Roseland, Missouri

Roseland is an unincorporated community in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Roseland was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1921.[2] The community was named for the wild roses at a nearby schoolyard.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roseland, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. "Henry County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 5 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°23′36″N 93°32′33″W / 38.39333°N 93.54250°W / 38.39333; -93.54250

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