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is a town in Ross Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,513 at the 2000 census. The town is named for John Ross, a pioneer settler and associate county judge.
In 1832, Thomas Ewing with his wife and infant child came to Clinton County and located on the site of Rossville, entering of land north of what is now Main Street. In 1834, Mr. Ewing and Thomas Smith platted the town of Rossville with the intention of starting a blacksmith shop at the location. The town grew steadily and gained a store operated by William Seawright, a saddler (John H. Smith) and a physician (Dr. James Wilson).
A petition to incorporate the town was filed on October 22, 1870, at which time the town has 339 residents and 66 families. The incorporation election, held November 5, passed with a vote of 35 to 19 and on December 1, 1870, Rossville was incorporated.