Rosette, Utah

Rosette is an unincorporated ranching community in northwestern Box Elder County, Utah, United States.[1]

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920100—
193077−23.0%
19408611.7%
195068−20.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau[2]
Rosette, Utah
Unincorporated community
Rosette
Location of Rosette within the State of Utah
Rosette
Rosette (the United States)
Coordinates: 41°49′07″N 113°24′47″W
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyBox Elder
Named forWild roses
Elevation5,686 ft (1,733 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP codes
84329
Area code(s)435
GNIS feature ID1445146[1]

Description

Rosette is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Park Valley, south of the Raft River Mountains.[3]

The community was named by the town's first postmaster, Jonathan Campbell, in 1871. The name refers to the wild roses in the area.[4]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rosette has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]

See also

Utah portal

References
  1. "Rosette". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Census of Population and Housing". census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 7 Nov 2011.
  3. "MyTopo Maps - Rosette, UT, USA" (Map). mytopo.com. Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Retrieved 16 Mar 2018.
  4. Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 321. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved 16 Mar 2018.
  5. Climate Summary for Rosette, Utah

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