Handbook of Texas
The ''Handbook of Texas'' is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA).
History
The original ''Handbook'' was the brainchild of TSHA President Wal ...
, the community had a population of 200 in 2000. It is located within the San Antonio metropolitan area.
History
TThe community also had a saloon. Many of the community's first settlers are buried in the cemetery. The cemetery sits on an acre of land that was donated to John Ross's wife.
Poteet
Poteet is a city in Atascosa County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,260 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named for its first postmaster, Francis Marion Poteet. It is best know ...
in Atascosa County.
Education
Rossville had a one-room schoolhouse at the end of the 19th century and grew to two classrooms by the start of the 20th century. The school consolidated with the
Poteet Independent School District
Poteet Independent School District is a public school district based in Poteet, in the U.S. state of Texas. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) i ...
in 1955 and was demolished. The community continues to be served by the Poteet ISD to this day.