Groom, Texas: Groom Cross: Titanic Texas Tribute
Fend off your personal demons and allow a heaven-scratching vision to guide you off of the Interstate. Many statues and shrines around a circular plaza. And a gift shop.
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In addition to the huge cross, there is an installation of life-size, or near life-size bronze Stations of the Cross around the foot of the cross. These have been being installed slowly over time. West of the Cross is a crucifixion scene up on a hill. And East of the cross is a memorial. Just south of the crucifixion scene is a climate controlled building with info regarding the Shroud of Turin. The Cross is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
[Janet Fish, 07/17/2000]2nd Largest Cross in the Western Hemisphere
The [2nd] Largest Cross in the Western Hemisphere is just outside Groom, Texas. It's 190 feet tall and can't be missed from I-40. It looks brand spanking new and appears to be made of metal sheeting. It's on the west side of town. The leaning watertower is on the east.
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Groom Cross: Titanic Texas Tribute
- Address:
- I-40, Groom, TX
- Directions:
- On the south side of I-40. Take exit 112, then drive west to the cross.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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The giant steel Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ monument is in a farm field near Groom, along Interstate 40 east of Amarillo. Update: Effingham, IL's cross is eight ft. larger.