Roach

Roach is six miles northeast of Linden in eastern Cass County. It was probably named for the family of Dr. J. Roach, a Cass County physician. A post office was operated in the community from 1898 until 1904 with James O'Rear as postmaster. In 1936 the community consisted of two churches and widely scattered houses. In 1983 it had one church and widely scattered houses. In 2000 the population was fifty.

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Belongs to

Roach is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

Yes

Place type

Roach is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • (O'Rear's Mill)

Location

Latitude: 33.06957540
Longitude: -94.27185660

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No

Population Count, 2009

50