Groom Texas Cross II
by Marilyn Smith
Title
Groom Texas Cross II
Artist
Marilyn Smith
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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After many trips past this cross in Groom, Texas I finally took the time to stop and visit this wonderful spot.
I was so glad that we did, as it was truly inspirational.
Many people were visiting that day but the hush that came over the crowd
while observing each Station of the Cross was extremely moving.
The Groom Cross is located between Interstate 40 and old Route 66
going west out of Groom, Texas.
It was built by Steve Thomas of Pampa, Texas in 1995.
Mr. Thomas, disgusted with the huge billboards advertising pornography locations along I-40 wanted to make a public profession of faith
along the Interstate. Originally he wanted to put up his own billboard
with Bible verses but could never find the appropriate verse.
Instead, inspired by a cross built by a rancher in Ballinger, Texas,
Mr. Thomas knew that he would build a cross.
Built on private property donated by Chris Britten to avoid legal issues
with the ACLU at a height of 190 feet, the Groom Cross is reported as being the biggest cross in the northern hemisphere.
The cross can be seen from twenty miles away.
Surrounding the base of the cross are life-sized bronze statues of the
Stations of The Cross, along with The Last Supper and finally,
Jesus on the cross.
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February 19th, 2013
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