Much growth, including the formation of churches and the establishment of stores and the cotton gin, occurred during the decades following the Civil War.

Other active businesses in Rosemark in the early decades of the 20th century included a blacksmith shop and a beauty parlor.

[4] As of the early 21st century, Rosemark is part of suburban Memphis, but retains the characteristics of an intact rural community.

[5] Some historical information on the area is included in the book Illustrated History of the People and Towns of Northeast Shelby County and South Central Tipton County - Salem, Portersville, Idaville, Kerrville, Armourtown, Bethel, Tipton, Mudville, Macedonia, Gratitude, Barretville, and Rosemark, Tennessee published by the Historic Archives of Rosemark and Environs, Inc.

Among these are the cotton gin and lint house, schools, a bank, a Masonic lodge building, two churches, stores, and 24 residences.