Town History

Ross Train Station

The Moya Library/Ross Historical Society is graciously sharing articles and stories from their archives on the history of Ross which we hope you enjoy.

Town of Ross CA

The Town of Ross celebrated its 100-year anniversary on September 19-20, 2008. It was a magical weekend filled with many memorable moments and those that attended had a rare and wonderful opportunity to honor our community's roots and welcome its future.

James Ross

All historical photographs courtesy of
The Jose Moya del Pino Library and Ross Historical Society
30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, P.O.Box 437, Ross CA 94957
(415) 258-9595 - website

Town of Ross CA

For thousands of years prior to 1800, the Coast Miwok Indians lived and were sustained by the land that is now called Ross Valley. The Coast Miwok revered the land, plants and animals of the Ross Valley through tribal cultural beliefs and practices. European diseases eventually decimated the Indian population. The settlement in 1817 of Mission San Raphael, with its vast land holding, also resulted in further incursions into areas occupied by the Coast Miwok Indians.