Rossville, Illinois
Village · Population 1,162 · #605 in Illinois
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About Rossville
Set in the eastern part of Illinois, Rossville is a small town counting 1,162 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Rossville is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.4 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 830 residents per square mile.
📰 Rossville News Today
- Lois Petersen Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Rossville, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy obituary · Jun 29
- Damian M. Street Obituary Mar 19, 2026 Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center · Mar 26
- Michael Joseph Snyder Sr Obituary Dec 23, 2025 Robison Chapel · Dec 23
- Rossville Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 28
- Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rossville Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Rossville — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rossville
- Christman Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Rossville
- COOP HS 7
- Rossville-Alvin Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,162
Rank in state#605 of 1,294
Land area1.4 sq mi
Density830/sq mi
Coordinates40.3815, -87.6699