Rhode County, Almina

The County Courthouse in Rhode

Rhode County is one of Almina's seventy-nine counties. Its county number is 31. Its name origin is not known. Its county seat is Rhode.

History

Rhode County was created in 1871 by veterans of the Battle of the Peregos. They chose the city of New Harperstown to be the county seat. In 1900, New Harperstown was renamed Rhode, after the county.

In 2004, Rhode County banned the sale of alcohol and cigarettes within the county.

Geography

Rhode County is located in western Almina.

Major routes

• Almina State Route 74
• Almina State Route 85
• Almina State Route 602
• Almina State Route 801

Adjacent counties

• Pradam County (south)
• Harrell County (south)
• Voth County (east)
• Turner County (north)
• Pike County (north)
• Belcher County (west)

Demographics

Rhode County had a population of about 17,394 during the last census.

The following was the racial make-up of the county in 2008.

Racial Make-up of Rhode County's Population

Race	Percentage	Notes
Caucasian	87.2
African	6.2
Hispanic	6.2
Other	0.4

Cities, towns, and townships

• Rhode
• Rhauberdon
• Loudoun
• Harold