The city was established by the Kentucky legislature as a trading post in 1818 and was named the county seat in 1860.

The post office first opened on February 18, 1830, and was named (though incorrectly spelled) for Edmund Rogers.

[1] The South Fork of the Little Barren River passes through the city, east and north of the center.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

There were 776 housing units at an average density of 272.9 per square mile (105.4/km2).

37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.