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Welcome to Rothsay ...

The city of Rothsay is primarily located in Otter Tail County<1>. A portion of Rothsay extends into Wilkin County.


The location of Rothsay has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


The pronunciation of Rothsay: RAHTH-say<3>

While we don't have a date for the founding of Rothsay, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Rothsay has a population of 475 people<4> (see below for details).

Rothsay is 1,190 feet [363 m] above sea level.<5>.

Time Zone: Rothsay lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Rothsay lies within the (218) area code.

The ZIP code for Rothsay: 56579<6>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Rothsay had an population of 475 people. This is a decrease of 3.65% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.43% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Rothsay had a population of 493 people. This makes Rothsay the county's 2nd most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 493 people, the population of Rothsay has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (which had a count of 497 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Rothsay.

Communities Also Named Rothsay ...

Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Minnesota communities named Rothsay: This one is located in Otter Tail County and the other is located in Wilkin County.

For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Rothsay.

Communities near Rothsay ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Rothsay.

  • Fergus Falls
    (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
  • Pelican Rapids
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  • Barnesville
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
  • Elizabeth
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth
    • Elizabeth is located in Otter Tail County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 170 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elizabeth <7>
  • Erhard
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erhard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erhard
    • Erhard is located in Otter Tail County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erhard <7>
  • Foxhome
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxhome have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxhome
    • Foxhome is located in Wilkin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 112 people
  • Kent
    (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kent
    • Kent is located in Wilkin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 72 people
  • Lawndale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawndale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawndale
    • Lawndale is located in Wilkin County
  • Edwards
    (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edwards
    • Edwards is located in Otter Tail County
  • Baker
    (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baker
    • Baker is located in Clay County

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Rothsay. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Rothsay.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Rothsay. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Rothsay.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Rothsay. See our Newspapers Page for Rothsay.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Rothsay ...

Looking for more information about Rothsay? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Rothsay, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Rothsay.

Adding Rothsay to Our Gazetteer ...

We originally found mention of Rothsay in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.

From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Rothsay was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).

For more details, see References and Mentions for Rothsay.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Rothsay. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Otter Tail County: www.co.otter-tail.mn.us/

The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Otter Tail, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Rothsay. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
<4>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Rothsay.
<5>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Rothsay - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<6>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Rothsay). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Rothsay or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
<7>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.









 

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