Ross Bridge History

The James Taylor Ross Bridge stands as a testament to good will & perseverance

The History of Ross Bridge dates to 1858, when a Carolinian named James Taylor Ross was so struck by the beauty of the Oxmoor Valley that he settled here to farm and raise his family. During the Civil War, he allowed Southern forces to build a railway supply line through his land.

Part of the construction was a massive stone bridge built to span Ross Creek. The war is long since over, but the weathered bridge still stands as a testament to perseverance. And, The Ross Bridge train and historical information can be discoverd in the Ross Bridge Welcome Center.

With luck, the Ross Bridge will continue to serve as inspiration for many future generations that reside at Ross Bridge.

Ross Bridge Village Center

A Rich Collection of Specialty Shops, Dining Restaurants, and Professional Services

The Ross Bridge Village Center is much more than the center of town. It is the 'Center-Of-Attention' with neighborhood shops, planned dining, entertainment, services, and "live-work" options to meet the growing needs of Ross Bridge residents.

Carefully patterned after historic resort towns of early America, the Ross Bridge Village Center weaves the vitality of a grand European-style resort with the quaintness of a 'front-porch' community lifestyle. All with a rich collection of specialty shops and professional services catering to every fancy of residents and resort guests alike. The Village Center is the year-round focal point of the new home community.

The Village Center is the intersection where the resort becomes a community with over 85-acres of “Master-Planned” retail, office and residential opportunities.

A Resort Community Unlike Any Other in Alabama

A Golf Resort Community Lifestyle Full of Year-Round Family Events and Activities

Ross Bridge defines the resort lifestyle — a vibrant new home community set apart from the monotony of the ordinary, within a world-class golf resort and spa on the Robert Trent Jones golf trail.

After a spectacular round of golf on one of the longest, most-challenging golf courses in the world, pamper yourself at the Spa. Join the family at Ross Park & Pool for a summer evening swim. Jog along miles of paved trails meandering throughout the landscape and catch your breath at Historic Ross Park, celebrating the Ross Bridge storied heritage. Enjoy Fall Festivals, Farmers' Markets and winter-themed celebrations. The year-round events and amenities make Ross Bridge the perfect new home resort community for you and your family.