Rossville is an extinct town in
Knox County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Ohio
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. The town was located on local roads south of
Danville.
History
Rossville had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.
The town was named for Jacob Ross, proprietor.
References
Geography of Knox County, Ohio
Ghost towns in Ohio
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