Rosalia, Kansas
Rosalia, Kansas | |
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 Post office, fire station, ACA Allertor (2012) | |
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  Rosalia  Rosalia | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′57″N 96°37′14″W / 37.81583°N 96.62056°W / 37.81583; -96.62056[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Butler |
| Platted | 1883 |
| Elevation [1] | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population (2020)[2] | |
| • Total | 149 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 67132 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-61100 |
| GNIS ID | 2629173[1] |
Rosalia is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 149.[2] It is located approximately 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
History
Rosalia was platted in 1883. The town was named by its first postmaster for his wife.[3]
In 2014 and 2018, the Symphony In The Flint Hills, an outdoor symphony music event, was held a few miles northeast of Rosalia. In 2014, the attendance was over 7000 people.[4][5]
Geography
Rosalia is located at 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W / 37.81528°N 96.61972°W / 37.81528; -96.61972 (37.8152985, -96.6197416),[1] in the scenic Flint Hills, roughly 12 miles (19 km) east of El Dorado.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rosalia has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 171 | — | |
| 2020 | 149 | −12.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Rosalia as a census-designated place (CDP).
Government
Rosalia has a post office with ZIP code 67132.[7] The post office was established in 1870.[8]
Education
The community is served by Flinthills USD 492 public school district. The Flinthills High School mascot is the Mustangs.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rosalia, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Rosalia, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 211.
- ^ KC Symphony performs in Flint Hills, with plenty of help for the wind section; The Kansas City Star; June 14, 2014.
- ^ Symphony In The Flint Hills.
- ^ Climate Summary for Rosalia, Kansas
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
- ^ "Rosalia High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
Further reading
External links
- Butler County maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |