The history of Rosewood

Adams Township building in Champaign County

Submitted by Champaign Economic Partnership
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One of the great things about our community is the pride we take in our history. We can thank those who came before us for ensuring our rich history is not lost. As part of Adams Township, which was formed in 1827, Rosewood sprang up around 1893. 

​Having a railroad going through made the community a hub for trading. A grocery store went up that same year, built by John Birkhold who also became the postmaster a year later. Today, Rosewood Grocery stand on the same site, along with the post office and the bank. And the name Rosewood, it’s believed to be taken from Rosedale Cemetery.