Ross House Rossville GA Postcard John Ross Cherokee Chief Lookout Mountain 1940s
$ 5.02
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Ross House Rossville GA Postcard John Ross Cherokee Chief Lookout Mountain 1940s. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This vintage linen postcard features the historic Ross House in Rossville, Georgia, a significant landmark with deep roots in American history. The image beautifully captures the rustic charm of the wooden house, framed by lush green trees, showcasing its distinctive porch and architecture. The linen texture characteristic of postcards from this era adds a unique tactile quality to the visual depiction. The reverse side provides fascinating historical context, identifying the Ross House as the former home of John Ross, the influential Chief of the Cherokees. It details his leadership, the origins of Ross' Landing (now Chattanooga), and the house's role as General Rosecrans' headquarters during the pivotal Battle of Chickamauga. This postcard is a wonderful piece of historical ephemera, offering a glimpse into a crucial period of American and Native American history, particularly in the Georgia and Tennessee region. It's a compelling collectible for enthusiasts of historical landmarks, Native American history, Civil War history, and vintage Southern Americana.
