Following the Honey War border dispute with Iowa when Missouri's northern border was shifted farther south, the original county seat was moved from Linden to Rock Port.

[6] The original city is located just east of I-29, but there is an additional travel hub closer to the interstate; truck stops, motels, fast food restaurants and fireworks stands host a large number of daytime visitors, despite the city's small size.

[citation needed] The city of Rock Port has become largely energy self-sufficient.

[7] In April 2008, Rock Port claimed to be the first community in the United States to have its electricity 100 percent generated by wind power.

Rock Port, which uses about 13 million kWh a year, has its power generated by the Loess Hills Wind Farm.

[8] The idea for the wind turbines came from the town's former mortuary worker, Eric Chamberlain.

The Atchison County Memorial Building and John Dickinson Dopf Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.77 square miles (7.17 km2), all land.

[16] Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.