Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site

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Welcome to the Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site online collections. People have gathered on the grounds, where the Navasota River and Jack's Creek come together, for thousands of years. Evidence within the site suggests the earliest campers were nomadic hunter-gatherers more than 5,000 years ago. However, this property is most notable for its use by the Confederate veterans of Limestone County for their annual reunions from 1888 through 1946. As reunions grew larger, veterans from North Texas down to Houston and across East Texas joined them. Families camped under the giant burr oaks, enjoying speeches, dances, fellowship, and food while remembering their comrades who fought and died in the Civil War. The historic site remains a gathering place for family reunions and group activities. The Friends of the Confederate Reunion Grounds host events each year to promote awareness of the state historic site.

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Contact information:

Dixie Hoover,
Site Manager
Confederate Reunion Grounds SHS
1738 FM 2705
Mexia, Texas 76667
Office phone 254-472-0959
Fax 254-562-2947
Cell phone 254-716-3730

Visit The Confederate Reunion Grounds (CRG) website for more information on this state historic site.

The CRG is part of the Texas Historical Commission's historic properties.

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