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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM290Q_primus-kelly_Hempstead-TX.html
A faithful Negro slave. Came to nearby Courtney, Grimes County in 1851 with his master, John W. S. West from North Carolina. West was a prominent and wealthy pioneer planter and landowner.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, West sent Kelly "to tak…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27US_gen-george-and-libbie-custer-campsite_Hempstead-TX.html
Soon after the Civil War General George Armstrong Custer and his cavalry unit arrived in Texas as part of a large U.S. force sent to establish order and counter the threat posed by French-controlled Mexico. From August to October, 1865, Custer, hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27RQ_ahrenbeck-urban-home_Hempstead-TX.html
This two-story galleried Greek Revival residence was built about 1872 by German native William Ahrenbeck (1828-1888). A prominent area civic leader and builder, he also served as postmaster and mayor of Hempstead. His daughter Ella Justine Ahrenbe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ESD_groce-family-plantations_Pine-Island-TX.html
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." H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ESC_clear-creek-confederate-war-camps_Pine-Island-TX.html
Although no physical evidence has been found of the Confederate camp sites in this area, historical accounts have established that this part of Waller County was the location of several Civil War encampments. The close proximity of Clear Creek, th…