Hempstead in Waller County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Clear Creek Confederate War Camps

By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

1. Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Although no physical evidence has been found of the Confederate camp sites in this area, historical accounts have established that this part of Waller County was the location of several Civil War encampments. The close proximity of Clear Creek, the railroad, and the city of Hempstead made this area a logical site for training soldiers and for holding Federal prisoners. Although Camp Groce and Camp Herbert were the most widely known, other camps were known to have been established as the need existed and were abandoned when no longer necessary.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9376.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 30° 4.848′ N, 96° 1.574′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, Texas, in Waller County. Marker is on Old Houston Highway (Business U.S. 290) 0.3 miles east of Oak Lane, on the right when traveling west. Directly across the highway from a Texas Historical Marker highway sign (see photo). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hempstead TX 77445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles

By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

2. Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker

of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Groce Family Plantations (here, next to this marker); Liendo Plantation (approx. 1.1 miles away); Liendo (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gen. George and Libbie Custer Campsite (approx. 1.8 miles away); Jacob E. Freeman (approx. 2.1 miles away); Wyatt Chapel Community Cemetery (approx. 2.8 miles away); Shiloh Baptist Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Shiloh Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

By Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

3. Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker

Clear Creek Confederate War Camps marker is on the left and Groce Family Plantations marker is on the right.

Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker & Groce Family Plantations Marker image. Click for full size.

By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

4. Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker & Groce Family Plantations Marker

Highway Sign Directly Across the Highway from Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker image. Click for full size.

By Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

5. Highway Sign Directly Across the Highway from Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Atascocita, Texas. 2. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of Atascocita, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.