Ross, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ross, Iowa
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 Ross, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Counties | Audubon |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50025
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-68835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460813 |
Ross is a small, quiet place in Audubon County, Iowa, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town.
History of Ross
Ross was first planned in July 1882. It was set up in a part of Leroy Township called Section 4. The community got its name from a local farmer who lived nearby.
Over time, several important places opened in Ross. A post office started in 1883, helping people send and receive mail. There was also a blacksmith shop, where people could get metal items made or fixed.
Ross also had a lumber yard, a general store for everyday needs, and a hardware store. A special building called the Ross Grain Elevator was built too. This elevator is now a historic site. A train station was finished in 1885, making it easier for people and goods to travel.
In 1902, about 55 people lived in Ross. By 1915, the community had two churches: a Methodist church and a Lutheran church.
