Groce Family Plantations
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.
30.0808° N, 96.0259° W
Where to Find It
Approx. 3.5 miles east of Hempstead on US 290, near Liendo Plantation, Hempstead vicinity
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Clear Creek Confederate War Camps Hempstead
- 1.1 mi N Liendo Plantation Hempstead
- 1.1 mi N Liendo Hempstead
- 1.6 mi SW In This Vicinity_Plantation of Charles Donoho Hempstead
- 1.8 mi SE Pine Island Baptist Church Hempstead
- 1.8 mi N Gen. George and Libbie Custer Campsite Hempstead vicinity