Rio Vista in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Menefee Reunion

(Site 3 Mi. West, Smith Spring, on Nolan River)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

1. Menefee Reunion Marker

Inscription. Yearly gathering of heirs of colonists entering America 1623.

Wm.L. Menefee, ancestor of this branch of the family, migrated to Texas 1830; signed Declaration of Independence 1836; was on the commission selecting capital site at present-day Austin. He served 6 terms in congress of Republic of Texas, one term in the State Legislature.

His sons, H.F. and the Rev. W.O. Menefee were early settlers in Johnson County. The family has produced many jurists, soldiers, political leaders, ministers.

The reunion, started in 1890, has been held here since 1891.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 3331.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.

Location. 32° 14.102′ N, 97° 22.768′ W. Marker is in Rio Vista, Texas, in Johnson County. Marker is on State Highway 174, ¼ mile north of Depot Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and cabin are located north of the Texas Children Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 TX-174, Rio Vista TX 76093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry Briden Cabin (here, next to this marker); Early Cattle Trade

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rio Vista (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grange Hall Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Phillip Nolan (approx. 4 miles away); Guy Bailey (approx. 6½ miles away); Johnson County Sheriff's Posse (approx. 6.8 miles away); Blum Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rio Vista.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

2. Menefee Reunion Marker

The Menefee Reunion Marker is the marker on the far left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

3. The Menefee Reunion Marker is the marker on the far left

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.