

In a twist of irony, just a short drive away from Rosewood to its northwest is the Kentucky State Prison, one of the most dangerous locations in the game with a insanely high zombie population. They have a lower number of zombies compared to downtown, and usually contain high tier weapons such as Axes, as well as the police station having a large number of lockers that spawn good gear. The police and fire station are located next to each other in the western part of Rosewood. A school located in the eastern part of town can be a great location to visit when a player spawns in, with a small health room, books, and a good chance to find a backpack. Zombies are more concentrated in downtown Rosewood, with few zombies in the residential areas. Rosewood also features a sizeable residential area, making it a great place to set up a base. Some points of interest in Rosewood are the Rosewood Fire Department, a large police station, a small clinic, a supermarket, as well as the county courthouse. Rosewood has the lowest zombie population for any of the spawn towns, making it an ideal town to start in for new players. It's located in the southwest area of the map.

In contrast to some of the other in-game towns, such as Muldraugh, KY or Fallas Lake, KY, it does not appear to have a real-world counterpart.

The town was home to many of the wealthy citizens of Knox Country. The county courthouse, a recently refurbished fire department and a lively law enforcement facility make this one of the most important towns in the area! Come visit today!” Ideally situated geographically for ease of access, Rosewood is a community hub for administration and community services as well as a leading incarceration center. “A short stay in Rosewood is pleasant, but a long stay? Well the inmates of the famous Knox Penitentiary will tell you: that it's not so fun!
