Rossville in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Ross Home
Photographed By R. E. Smith, December 22, 2007
1. John Ross Home Marker
Inscription.
John Ross Home. . This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the "Trail of Tears," losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth Indian himself, Ross was the elected "Principal Chief" of the Cherokee Nation for 40 years and their advocate for justice for 57 years. He voluntarily chose exile with his people. In the war of 18 12, Ross served with a regiment of Cherokees under Gen. Andrew Jackson against the Creek allies of the English. This house was built in 1797 by John McDonald, grandfather of John Ross.
This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the "Trail of Tears," losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth Indian himself, Ross was the elected "Principal Chief" of the Cherokee Nation for 40 years and their advocate for justice for 57 years. He voluntarily chose exile with his people. In the war of 1812, Ross served with a regiment of Cherokees under Gen. Andrew Jackson against the Creek allies of the English. This house was built in 1797 by John McDonald, grandfather of John Ross.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 146-12.)
Location. 34° 58.876′ N, 85° 17.098′ W. Marker is in Rossville, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on Spring Street just south of East Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rossville GA 30741, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
4. John Ross Home Marker
Recent photo shows bushes obscuring the marker behind the fence.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
5. John Ross memorial marker
Located on East Lake Ave at the entrance to the home site, it reads,
"To the memory of Chief John Ross Lookout Post No. 1289 Veterans of Foreign Wars Chattanooga Tenn."
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
6. John Ross memorial marker
East Lake Avenue in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 4. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5, 6. submitted on September 13, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.