Rosalia, Kansas

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.

Rosalia, Kansas
Unincorporated community
Post office, fire station, ACA Allertor (2012)
Post office, fire station, ACA Allertor (2012)
KDOT map of Butler County (legend)
KDOT map of Butler County (legend)
Rosalia is located in Kansas
Rosalia
Rosalia
Rosalia is located in the United States
Rosalia
Rosalia
Coordinates: 37°48′55″N 96°37′11″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyButler
Platted1883
Elevation
[1]
1,519 ft (463 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total149
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67132
Area code620
FIPS code20-61100 [1]
GNIS ID474623 [1]

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 (37.8152985, -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
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010171—
2020149−12.9%
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
  1. "Rosalia, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Rosalia, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. Mooney, Vol. P. (1916). History of Butler County Kansas. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 211.
  4. KC Symphony performs in Flint Hills, with plenty of help for the wind section; The Kansas City Star; June 14, 2014.
  5. Symphony In The Flint Hills.
  6. Climate Summary for Rosalia, Kansas
  7. ZIP Code Lookup
  8. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961, page 2 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2014.
  9. "Rosalia High School". E-YEARBOOK.COM. Retrieved 10 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Butler County, Kansas
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