Historical Marker

Site of Groce's Ferry

Hempstead vicinity · Waller County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5473009387

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Marker Inscription

Established across the Brazos in 1822 (the river has since changed its course) by Jared E. Groce (1782-1836). Near here the Texas Army camped from March 30 to April 12, 1836. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

About this site

Site of Groce's Ferry is a historical marker in Hempstead vicinity, Waller County, dedicated in 1936. 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 30.0274, -96.0836 near Hempstead vicinity. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bernardo (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include St. Mary's Catholic, St Thomas Church, and In This Vicinity_Plantation of Charles Donoho.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5473009387. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.0274, -96.0836 · Hempstead vicinity, Waller County

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Nearby in Waller County

In This Vicinity_Plantation of Charles Donoho

Hempstead · 1936

Cemetery

Hempstead African American

Hempstead

Historical Marker

Five Miles Southeast to the Camp Site Of the Texas Army