Groce Family Plantations
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TeamKing
N 30° 04.850 W 096° 01.569
14R E 786652 N 3331473
A roadside marker in Hempstead, TX.
Waymark Code: WM1BZG
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/29/2007
Views: 36
Marker Number: 9386
Marker Text:
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. (1970)
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