Liendo

Historical marker location:

5 mi. N on FM 1488 to Wycliff Chapel Rd., Hempstead, Texas

( 5 mi. N of Hempstead on FM 1488 to Wycliff Chapel Rd.)

Marker installed: 1936

A plantation home built in 1853 by Leonard W. Groce. The scene for many years of lavish Southern hospitality. Purchased March 4, 1873, by Dr. Edmund Duncan Montgomery 1835-1911), world-famed philosopher, and his wife, Elisabet Ney (1833-1907), pioneer sculptress of Texas. Retained as their homestead throughout their lives. Both are buried in the grounds.

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