Historical Marker
Site of Groce's Ferry
Historical marker location:
FM 1887, 3 miles south of Hempstead, Hempstead vicinity, Texas
( FM 1887, 3 miles south of Hempstead)
Marker installed: 1936
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.