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.

Groce Family Plantations is a historical marker in Hempstead vicinity, Waller County. It is one of 52 historical markers documented in Waller County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 135 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.0808, -96.0259 near Hempstead vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clear Creek Confederate War Camps (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Schultz, Liendo Plantation, and Liendo.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5473009386. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.