Ross in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Ross

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

1. Ross Marker

Inscription. This community has historic ties to the settlement of White Rock (1 Mi. W), one of the earliest in McLennan County. When the rail terminus was established here in 1873, bypassing White Rock, residents moved to the new town that developed. It was named in honor of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the ranger, confederate general, and McLennan County Sheriff who later became Governor of Texas and a noted educator. Because of the area's rich farmland, the town of Ross developed early as a center of European immigration and agricultural trade.

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4352.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 31° 43.04′ N, 97° 7.211′ W. Marker is in Ross, Texas, in McLennan County. It is on Ross Road 0.1 miles North Katy Road. The marker is located on the west side of the road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1527 Ross Road, Ross TX 76684, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Milan Dujka (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 36th Division Memorial (about 400 feet away); White Rock Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); John Silas Edens (approx. one mile away); Groppe Barn (approx. 3.7 miles away); Former Site of St. Peter's Church

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(approx. 4.1 miles away); Bold Springs Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); St. Mary's Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ross.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Crash at Crush (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Ross, TX. Texas State Historical Association (Submitted on December 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Ross Marker and the Ross City Hall Fire Station Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

2. The view of the Ross Marker and the Ross City Hall Fire Station Building

The view of the Ross Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 6, 2022

3. The view of the Ross Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 8, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.