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Welcome to Rosamond ...

Rosamond is located in Christian County<1>.


The location of Rosamond has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


The pronunciation of Rosamond: ROHZ-uh-muhnd<3>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Rosamond, you might consider that their post office opened  in 1923.

Rosamond is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Rosamond lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Rosamond lies within the (217) area code.

The ZIP code for Rosamond: 62083<5>

Communities Also Named Rosamond ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Rosamond - they are located in California, Georgia and Indiana.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rosamond.

Communities near Rosamond ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rosamond.

  • Taylorville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Pana
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pana
    • Pana is located in Christian County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,327 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pana <6>
  • Shelbyville
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
  • Nokomis
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Moweaqua
    (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moweaqua have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moweaqua
    • Moweaqua is located in Shelby County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,684 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moweaqua <6>
  • Kincaid
    (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kincaid have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kincaid
    • Kincaid is located in Christian County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,362 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kincaid <6>
  • Assumption
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Assumption have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Assumption
    • Assumption is located in Christian County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,056 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Assumption <6>
  • Ramsey
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
  • Morrisonville
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morrisonville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morrisonville
    • Morrisonville is located in Christian County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 990 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morrisonville <6>
  • Stonington
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonington have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonington
    • Stonington is located in Christian County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 835 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stonington <6>

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rosamond. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rosamond.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rosamond. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rosamond.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rosamond. See our Newspapers Page for Rosamond.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rosamond ...

Looking for more information about Rosamond? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Rosamond, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rosamond.

Adding Rosamond to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Rosamond in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rosamond was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

We also found Rosamond in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Rosamond post office opened in 1923.

For more details, see References and Mentions for Rosamond.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rosamond. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Christian, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Rosamond. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rosamond - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Rosamond). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rosamond or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<7>A copy of their list with background information can be found at:

      https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/




 

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