Where Ross is
Ross is bordered by San Anselmo to the north, San Rafael to the east, Larkspur to the southeast and Kentfield to the south. To the west is the protected Mount Tamalpais watershed. Sir Francis Drake Boulevard runs through the town.
The town is named for James Ross, who bought Rancho Punta de Quentin in 1859. The first post office opened in 1887, and Ross incorporated in 1908.
Landmarks
The Marin Art and Garden Center is in Ross. Near Town Hall stands the Ross Bear, a sculpture by Beniamino Bufano. The Ross School appeared in The Godfather in 1972, standing in for a town in New Hampshire.
Schools
Ross is in the Ross Elementary School District and the Tamalpais Union High School District.
Town government and services
Town Hall is at 31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and the main number is (415) 453-1453. The Town of Ross website covers planning and building, public works and the police department. For emergencies call 911. Contacts for every town are on the Marin County government and services page.
Local businesses near Ross
The Marin County business directory sorts local businesses by trade. Ross is almost entirely residential, so most nearby businesses are in the neighboring towns. Listings will appear as each category is researched and checked.