Riverfront in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Ross's Landing

Photographed By R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007

1. Ross's Landing Marker

Inscription. Established about 1816 by John Ross some 370 yards east of this point, it consisted of a ferry, warehouse, and landing. With the organization of Hamilton County in 1819 north of the river, it served not only the Cherokee trade but also as a convenient business center for the county. Cherokee parties left from the landing for the West in 1838, the same year the growing community took the name Chattanooga.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 72.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 35° 3.378′ N, 85° 18.703′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in Riverfront. Marker is on Riverfront Parkway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chattanooga TN 37401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chattanooga's First Citizens (within shouting distance of this marker); 1790 John Ross 1866 (within shouting distance of this marker); "Cherokee" (within shouting distance of this marker); Hazen's Raid at Brown's Ferry

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ross's Landing (about 400 feet away); Trail of Tears (about 500 feet away); Stickball / Seven Sisters (about 500 feet away); Headquarters Row (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.

Photographed By R. E. Smith, December 23, 2007

2. Ross's Landing Marker

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 6, 2014

3. Ross's Landing Marker

View of the marker, looking west along Riverfront Parkway.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,062 times since then and 110 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.