The Groom Texas Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ

[AzScorpion]

We were traveling on I-40 through Texas and always wanted to stop here and see the cross but never had the time. We stopped yesterday but it was so windy and cold Annie stayed in the truck while I took some pictures. The cross is 190' tall and weighs 2 1/2 tons and was built in just 8 months by 100 welders in 1995. There's a visitors center where you can learn more about the cross and its significance. There's really only one exit (112) where you can get off and see the cross and the town of Groom is so small (Pop. 552) if you blink you'll miss it.

https://texasview.org/cross-of-our-lord-jesus-christ-in-groom-texas/

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[AzScorpion]

 

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[got3fords]

Wow! That looks like an incredible and spiritual place. I had no idea.

 

[Colo_Ranger]

I went there on a motorcycle trip in 2015. That cross is insanely huge.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

That is very cool! Thank you for posting this Dave. Something else added to the bucket list. Maybe someday, I hope.

 

[IdahoRanger]

Awesome Dave. If we road trip to my BIL's in Chandler TX we nay have to put that on our things to see.

 

[Superspirit]

Wow driven by that many times going to see my brother in OKC. But never stopped. Guess we'll be stopping next trip.

 

[Mighty Little Blue]

Never knew that was there, definitely need to plan a trip there soon. Another nice biblical place is the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY. Felt it was somewhat of a money grab from the church that developed it, but still inspiring to see the size of the replica Ark.

 

[OGMix376]

Both the Texas cross and the Ark replica are going on the road trip list.
Awesome guys thanks for the information.

great pics Dave.

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Both the Texas cross and the Ark replica are going on the road trip list.
Awesome guys thanks for the information.

great pics Dave.

I have to agree with you Bryan.

 

[rangerfx]

Thanks for posting. Have seen the Ark but have not been to Groom.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Another one to swing by if you're in the triangle area of GA, TN, and NC

This one is 30 minutes from my inlaws.

Fields Of The Woods

 

[06Warrior]

Awesome. Maybe one day my wife and I will visit there.

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