Baird in Callahan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Ross Cemetery
Photographed By Duane Hall, February 13, 2015
1. Ross Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Ross Cemetery. . The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived December 4, 1880 and the town of Baird came to be. A burial ground was soon needed so 10 acres were reserved by E.H. Newton in 1881 and in 1887. Those 10 acres were deeded by James Evans Ross, thus the name “Ross” Cemetery. The first burial was a cowboy in April, 1881, and the oldest marked grave is of Andrew O. Raney, July, 1881. Between 1901 and 1923 additional acreage was deeded by J.E. Mayes, D.W. and Ella Teasley, and the Sanger Brothers for a total of 16.9 acres. Mrs. Mable Wylie deeded 8.5 acres in 1956 to form the “Ross Annex.” 10.4 acres were added in July 1988 and August 2002 as the “Spencer Price Addition” for a cemetery total of 35.8 acres. There are many interesting markers and monuments to be noted and explored as early day railroaders, ranchers, farmers and merchants rest here alongside war heroes from the Texas Revolution on to present day battles. The cemetery is maintained by an endowment built through the longtime generosity of families whose loved ones are interred here. The endowment and all cemetery operations are supervised by directors of the Baird Cemetery Association, formed in 1975. Ross Cemetery was certified as a Texas Historical Cemetery in June 2006.
The Texas and Pacific Railway arrived December 4, 1880 and the town of Baird came to be. A burial ground was soon needed so 10 acres were reserved by E.H. Newton in 1881 and in 1887. Those 10 acres were deeded by James Evans Ross, thus the name “Ross” Cemetery. The first burial was a cowboy in April, 1881, and the oldest marked grave is of Andrew O. Raney, July, 1881. Between 1901 and 1923 additional acreage was deeded by J.E. Mayes, D.W. and Ella Teasley, and the Sanger Brothers for a total of 16.9 acres. Mrs. Mable Wylie deeded 8.5 acres in 1956 to form the “Ross Annex.” 10.4 acres were added in July 1988 and August 2002 as the “Spencer Price Addition” for a cemetery total of 35.8 acres. There are many interesting markers and monuments to be noted and explored as early day railroaders, ranchers, farmers and merchants rest here alongside war heroes from the Texas Revolution on to present day battles. The cemetery is maintained by an endowment built through the longtime generosity of families whose loved ones are interred here. The endowment and all cemetery operations are supervised by directors of the Baird Cemetery Association, formed in 1975. Ross Cemetery was certified as a Texas Historical Cemetery in June 2006.
. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1881.
Location. 32° 24.47′ N, 99° 23.09′ W. Marker is in Baird, Texas, in Callahan County. Marker can be reached from U.S. 283, 0.1 miles south of County Road 328, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located behind the main entrance arch on the north side. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baird TX 79504, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Located in northeast corner of western section of Ross Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 588 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 20, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 9. submitted on February 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
