Rosston, Texas. (original) (raw)

Rosston Store since 1879
Photo courtesy Mike Price, October 2007

History in a Pecan Shell

Rosston was already being settled when local Indians attacked the community in January of 1865, killing nine. In the early 1870s, William, John, Perry and Orr Ross opened a store and cotton gin here.

A post office opened inside the Ross� store and the name (which had been Rosstown) was changed to Rosston. Rosston�s population remained small and although no population figures are available, it appears to have reached its high-water mark before 1920. In 1980 Rosston�s population was 110 with several churches and a store. It remained at 110 for the 1990 census but declined to 75 for the 2000 count.

Photographer's Note:
Came across this little 'town', but it's not much more than a collection of houses. This little store was just off the highway and looked interesting. - Mike Price, October 2007

Rosston General Store
Photo courtesy Mike Price, October 2007

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