Jared Ellison Groce

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Site of the home built in 1833 by Jared Ellison Groce (1782-1836) Generally known as "Groce's Retreat." Here he died November 20, 1836. The name "Retreat" was continued for a post office and village two miles to the east after the house was torn down.

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Location Description from White Hall take FM 362 S approximately 2 miles to FM 2; then W on FM 2 approximately 1.3 miles to CR 323; then S on CR 323 approximately .7 miles.

Marker # 8587

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial Marker (gray granite)

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Latitude, Longitude 30.266511, -95.9995

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