John Ross, 1790-1866
N 35° 03.386 W 085° 18.680
16S E 653995 N 3880604
Located in Ross's Landing Park
Waymark Code: WM245F
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2007
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John Ross
1790-1866
John Ross was the grandson of John McDonald and the son of Daniel Ross natives of Scotland and partners in a trading post established at Ross's Landing. He dedicated himself to the education of the Cherokee Nation. JOHN ROSS is called the greatest of the Cherokee chiefs, although only one-eighth Cherokee. He served as principal chief from 1828-1866.
He fought against the removal of the Cherokee from his region, ultimately leading them on the Trail of Tears journey to Oklahoma in 1838.
Marker Name: John Ross
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
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