Central East Austin in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Johann Jacob Groos
Texas Land Commissioner
— March 6, 1822 - June 15, 1878 —
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
1. Texas Land Commissioner Johann Jacob Groos Marker
A professional surveyor before and after coming to Texas in 1845 from his native Germany, J.J. Groos helped open New Braunfels area to settlement. He served 1849-65 as a Comal County official, and was in Confederate militia during Civil War (1861-65). In 1874, Groos was elected Commissioner of the General Land Office of Texas and served four years, until his death.
Married to Katharine Blieder, he was father of seven children.
Recorded 1974
Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14753.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 30° 16.484′ N, 97° 43.655′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Central East Austin. Marker is at the intersection of Navasota Street and East 14th Street, on the right when traveling north on Navasota Street. The marker is located at Oakwood Cemetery, Section 1, Lot 266. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Navasota Street, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Crittenden Duval (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Baker (within shouting distance of this marker); Major William Martin “Buck” Walton
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Photographed By Michael Heinich, December 13, 2014
2. Johann Jacob Groos Marker is in the middle of the photo
Photographed By Keith Peterson, August 18, 2007
3. Johann Jacob Groos Gravestone
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 2. submitted on December 16, 2014, by Michael Heinich of Austin, Texas. 3. submitted on December 27, 2009, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
