Menefee Reunion
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.
32.2350° N, 97.3795° W
Where to Find It
Grounds of First Street Bank, Rio Vista
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Henry Briden Cabin Rio Vista
- 0.1 mi N Early Cattle Trade Rio Vista
- 0.2 mi SE Rio Vista Rio Vista
- 1.2 mi W Haley-Smith Cemetery Rio Vista
- 1.3 mi SW Grange Hall Cemetery Rio Vista
- 1.3 mi E Meredith Hart House Rio Vista