Rosalia, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

37°48′57″N 96°37′14″W / 37.81583°N 96.62056°W / 37.81583; -96.62056^[1]CountryUnited StatesStateKansasCountyButlerPlatted1883Elevation

^[1]

1,499 ft (457 m)Population

(2020)^[2]

• Total149Time zoneUTC-6 (CST) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP code

67132

Area code620FIPS code20-61100GNIS ID2629173^[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

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
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.