Ross:

Tiny Ross is tucked in between San Anselmo and Kentfield in the middle of Central Marin's Ross Valley. The town takes its name from James Ross, a Scotsman who came to California during the Gold Rush, made a fortune selling wine in San Francisco, and bought the tract of land where the town now stands in 1857. Among the prominent institutions in town is the Marin Art and Garden Center, a hub for a variety of nonprofit groups. The small downtown, bordering the soccer fields of Ross School, has a grocery store, post office, butcher, florist, a few small cafes and some offices. Ross also features some of the oldest and most exclusive estates in the county, both in the hills and along Shady Lane, the tree-lined road that connects it to neighboring San Anselmo.

What to See
Ross is a small town, not exactly geared toward mass tourism. However, visitors to the community will find downtown Ross Common a charming collection of stores and restaurants, many of which support local merchants and producers. A short drive away, Muir Woods and Mt. Tam offer a bevy of outdoor activities.

Ross Web Site: www.townofross.org

Demographics:
Population (2000) 2,329
Average household income (2000) $271,800
Median home price (December 2007) $2,000,000

Services
Fire Department--Information	453-1438	33 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Mayor/Vice Mayor	453-1453	31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Police Dept.—Non-Emergency	453-2727	33 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Post Office	454-4123	1 Ross Common
Public Works	453-8287	31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Town Clerk	453-1453	31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Town Planner	453-7446	31 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Utilities
Pacific Gas & Electric	800-743-5000
North Marin Water District	924-4600
Marin Sanitary District	456-2601
Schools
Ross Grammar School (K-5) & (6-8)	457-2705	Lagunitas Road
Redwood High School	924-6200	395 Doherty Drive
Ross Valley School District
All Marin County Schools
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