Rossville Georgia Map

About Rossville, Georgia

Rossville is a locality in Walker County, Georgia, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,978. The population density is 851.8 people per km². Rossville is located at 34.9831°N, 85.2861°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 30741.

Rossville unfolds along the base of the Appalachian foothills, a landscape sculpted by the persistent flow of Chickamauga Creek. It lies 4.5 miles south-south-east of Chattanooga, TN (from Chattanooga, TN: bearing 163°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south-west of East Ridge. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet dignity, a gentle topography that cradles the town and invites exploration. Mature oaks and maples, their leaves catching the sun in shifting patterns of emerald and gold, line the streets, offering a cool respite from the humid Georgia air. The persistent hum of cicadas forms a constant backdrop, a natural symphony that underscores the unhurried pace of life in Rossville, where the sky, especially at dusk, takes on a bruised, luminous quality, painting the western horizon in hues of rose and amethyst. The history of Rossville is deeply entwined with the iron industry that once pulsed through this region, a heritage visible in the remnants of old furnaces and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the economy here was shaped by the earth’s bounty and the ingenuity of those who worked it, from coal and iron to agriculture. While the industrial landscape has shifted, a sense of resilience remains, a quiet pride in the town’s ability to adapt. Today, Rossville’s character is a blend of its industrial past and its present-day aspirations, a place where the echoes of history are still heard in the rustle of leaves and the distant murmur of the creek, a testament to a community that has weathered change with a steadfast grace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rossville, Georgia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rossville and Walker County.

Detailed location data for Rossville includes the ZIP code (30741), telephone area code (770), county seat of Walker County (LaFayette), and school district assignment (Walker County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rossville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.