Site of First Home in Cameron
Boyhood home of L. S. "Sul" Ross (1838-1898), Texas Governor from 1887 to 1891. His father Shapley P. Ross, Indian agent and Ranger, built house after moving here about 1841; he chose this site because it had a good spring. L. S. Ross, who was a Confederate general, served as president of Texas A & M College after holding office as governor. In 1890 this pavilion was erected to accommodate band concerts, meetings and rallies. It was the scene in 1892 of a landmark debate between two gubernatorial candidates: Gov. James S. Hogg and George Clark.
30.8528° N, 96.9737° W
Where to Find It
in city park at 4th St. W (US 90) and Lamar Ave. N, next to Cameron Gospel Tabernacle
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NW The B. J. and Sue Dollar Baskin Home Cameron
- 0.1 mi W Lawrence-Hubert House (RTHL) Cameron
- 0.2 mi NW San Andres Masonic Lodge No. 170, A.F. & A.M. Cameron
- 0.2 mi NW Dr. Nathan Cass House ("Ne Plus Ultra") Cameron
- 0.2 mi SW Milam County Cameron
- 0.2 mi SW Mrs. Edna Westbrook Trigg Cameron