Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Groom
A white cross about 58 meters tall beside the Route 66 town of Groom, with Twelve Stations of the Cross sculptures. It can be seen from far away on I-40.
The Groom Cross stands beside Exit 112 of I-40, about 70 km east of Amarillo. A local church built it in 1995. At about 58 meters (190 feet) tall, it was once billed as the largest cross in the Western Hemisphere. Around its base are life-size bronze sculptures of the Twelve Stations of the Cross. There is also a replica of the empty tomb and a gift shop, and the site is lit at night. Visiting the grounds is free, donations are voluntary, parking is easy, and a visit takes 30 to 45 minutes. It's a good stop on a Route 66 road trip, and you can photograph it together with the Leaning Tower of Britten, about 3 km to the east.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Britten Leaning Tower
- Palo Duro Canyon State Park
- Texas Air & Space Museum
- Lighthouse Trail & Lighthouse Rock
- TEXAS Outdoor Musical
- The Big Texan Steak Ranch
- Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
- Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument