Site of Groce's Ferry
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
30.0274° N, 96.0836° W
Where to Find It
FM 1887, 3 miles south of Hempstead, west side of the road south of Bosque Road intersection
Nearby Markers
- 1.6 mi SW Sam Houston's Camp West of the Brazos Cochran
- 3.5 mi NE In This Vicinity_Plantation of Charles Donoho Hempstead
- 3.8 mi N Camp Site Of the Texas Army
- 4 mi N Captain Alfred H. Wyly Hempsted
- 4.4 mi N Hempstead High School Hempstead
- 4.6 mi N Ahrenbeck-Urban Home Hempstead