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

Groce Family Plantations

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

1. Groce Family Plantations Marker

Inscription. Pioneers in this Texas area. Had early cotton gin and ferry. Founder of family was Jared E. Groce (1782-1836), who came to Texas in 1822. His large wagon train brought elaborate plantation equipment. Groce built "Bernardo" and "Groce's Retreat." Heirs built "Pleasant Hill," "Eagle Island" and "Liendo" (the only surviving Groce mansion, 2 mi. NW of here).

A contribution of the family to the cause of Texas freedom was providing rations and ferry service to army of Gen. Houston on eve of San Jacinto victory. Descendants have contributed leadership to the state.

Erected 1970 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9386.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 30° 4.848′ N, 96° 1.572′ W. Marker is in Hempstead, Texas, in Waller County. It is on Old Houston Highway (Business U.S. 290) 0.3 miles Oak Lane, on the right when traveling west. Directly across the highway from a Texas Historical marker roadside sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hempstead TX 77445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Houston Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Clear Creek Confederate War Camps (here, next to this marker); Camp Groce Cemetery

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(approx. 1.1 miles away); Liendo Plantation (approx. 1.1 miles away); Liendo (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pine Island Baptist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gen. George and Libbie Custer Campsite (approx. 1.8 miles away); Plantation Home of Edwin Waller (approx. 2.1 miles away); Jacob E. Freeman (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hempstead.

Also see . . .
1. Archeology Dig for Groce Family Plantation. (Submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)
2. About Jared Groce. (Submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas.)

Photographed by Jim Evans, June 8, 2014

2. Groce Family Plantations Marker

Photographed by Brian Anderson, January 26, 2019

3. Groce Family Plantations 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.

Photographed by Jim Evans

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.

Photographed by Jim Evans

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 3,814 times since then and 129 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. 3. submitted on February 7, 2019, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2014, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.