Charles Rouse (c. 1837 - 1891) was a laborer and state legislator in Florida. He represented Escambia County in the Florida House of Representatives in 1874[1] and was an Escambia County Commissioner. He lived in Molino, Florida and did timber work for Epping, Barr & Co.[2]

He was born in North Carolina.[2] He was sworn in with fellow representative of Escambia County John Sunday who was also African American.[3] He died in Escambia County, Florida.[2]

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  1. ↑ Clerk, Florida Legislature House of Representatives Office of the (June 1, 1982). "The People of Lawmaking in Florida 1822/1983". The Office – via Google Books.
  2. 1 2 3 Florida's Black Public Officials by Canter Brown Jr. pages 121, 122
  3. ↑ House, Florida Legislature (June 1, 1874). "Journal ..." – via Google Books.
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