Ellinger in Fayette County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
James J. Ross
Col. Ross, as he was known, soon assumed a position of leadership as captain of the militia of the Colorado District. He was a delegate to the second convention at San Felipe in 1833 and was one of those appointed in 1834 to help obtain Austin's release from imprisonment in Mexico. He helped establish a stage line and a stop that became the town of Fayetteville.
An important figure during the early years of settlement in this part of the state, Ross was a successful farmer, rancher, trader, and merchant. Ross Prairie and Ross Creek, both in this vicinity, bear his name. He was killed by angry neighbors in January 1835 for sheltering Indians at his home and was buried in nearby Ross Cemetery. His home, which came to be known as the Ross/Martinek House, was owned by Czech immigrant Joseph Martinek and his descendants for nearly seventy years.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4354.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1835.
Location. 29° 51.222′ N, 96° 43.726′ W. Marker is in Ellinger, Texas, in Fayette County. Marker is on East Farm Road 955, on the right when traveling east. Marker is NW of Ellinger on East Farm Road 955, Just off Highway 71. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellinger TX 78938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cesko Narodni Hřbitov (approx. 1.9 miles away); St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); St. Mary's Catholic Church (approx. 3 miles away); Brethren Church (approx. 4 miles away); Fayetteville Brethren Church Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); The Rev. Jindrich Juren (approx. 4 miles away); Osveta Public School (approx. 4.1 miles away); St. Paul Lutheran Church (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellinger.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,743 times since then and 153 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 26, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.