Electricity Rates in Roseville, OH

History of Roseville

Roseville was laid out in 1812 by Ezekiel Rose. It was initially named New Milford, but the name had been changed to Roseville by the time a post office was applied for in 1830. By 1833, Roseville had a gristmill and saw mill. Roseville was incorporated in 1840, with Dr. James Little elected as the first mayor.Roseville is located in the "clay belt of Ohio" and has an extensive history of ceramic manufacturing:The Roseville Pottery Company was founded in 1890 by J.F. Weaver and initially focused on producing practical and functional stoneware pottery. The company headquarters were relocated to Zanesville, Ohio, in 1898.Starting in 1900, under the guidance of Ross C. Purdy, the company began producing art pottery pieces for a higher market. This led to great success for the company and they went on to release many popular lines and designs such as Rozane, Dahlcraft Hexagon, and Pinecone.Over time, production was consolidated in Zanesville and in 1954 Roseville Pottery ceased operations.The Ransbottom Pottery Company was founded in 1900 by brothers Frank, Ed, Johnnie, and Mort Ransbottom. The firm grew to become the largest American producer of stoneware jars by 1916. In 1920 the pottery merged to form Robinson-Ransbottom Pottery. The new group produced art pottery, garden pottery, and utilitarian ceramics.Robinson-Ransbottom remained in operation through the 20th century and remained the nation's leading stoneware producer through 1971.

Roseville by the Numbers

Population

4,435

Median Age

46.6 yrs

Median Household Income

$52,886/yr

Median Home Value

$125,200

Homeownership Rate

71%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)