Rothville, MO

Rothville is a village in northern Chariton County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 census counted 63 residents. Rothville was laid out in 1883. The community derives its name from John Roth, a local merchant. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Rothville, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Rothville, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Rothville is located on Missouri Route E ten miles east of Sumner, six miles northeast of Mendon and six miles southwest of Marceline. East and West Yellow Creeks merge to form Yellow Creek just east of the community.