Rockville Ghost Town
Delaware County, Iowa42.4186, -91.1422
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.6 miDyersville, IA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 930 ft282 m
Rockville is a former settlement in Delaware County, Iowa, listed among the ghost towns of Iowa. It lies at about 930 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1845.
On the map
- State
- City, county
- Private or unlisted
Star: Rockville. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Dyersville, IA, about 4.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dubuque, IA, 23 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Hartwick11 mi west
- York21 mi northwest
- Elkport23 mi north
- Littleport26 mi northwest
- Sinnipee27 mi northeast
- Motor29 mi north
- Pleasant Ridge33 mi northeast
- Doris35 mi west
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Cascade. Snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Cascade station (USC00131257), 11 miles away. About 39.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Delaware County, Iowa |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 42.41860, -91.14220 |
| Elevation | 930 ft (282 m) |
| Founded | 1845 |
| Also known as | Rockville, Iowa, Rockville, IA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7355622 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Rockville ghost town?
In Delaware County, Iowa, at 42.4186, -91.1422. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Dyersville, IA, about 4.6 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Dubuque, IA, 23 miles away.
Can you visit Rockville?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Rockville?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Cascade. Snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Rockville?
Yes. Hartwick (11 mi), York (21 mi), Elkport (23 mi), Littleport (26 mi).
