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Confederate Reunion Grounds is a Texas historic site located near Mexia, Limestone County, Texas at the confluence of the Navasota River and Jack's Creek. From 1889–1946, Confederate Civil War veterans and families reunited at the site during late-July or early-August, camping under the giant bur oaks, enjoying speeches, concerts, dances, fellowship and food, and raising funds for families ...
Mexia (/ m ə ˈ h eɪ ə / ⓘ mə-HAY-ə) [4] is a city in Limestone County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,893 at the 2020 census. The population was 6,893 at the 2020 census. The city's motto, based on the fact that outsiders tend to mispronounce the name as / ˈ m ɛ k s i ə / ( MEK -see-ə ), is "A great place to live, no ...
The city of Mexia and three local landowners donated the land creating the park in 1935. [3] From 1935 to 1942, Civilian Conservation Corps Company 3807(C) built roads, recreational facilities, the concession building and a 423-foot (129 m) dam of limestone , concrete , and soil across the Navasota River , creating Lake Fort Parker.
A new pop-up exhibit at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum helps clear the air. Located on the second floor, it includes pages — originals and copies — of the treaty, which are on loan ...
In this process, the land was inundated which submerged the swimming pool, Humphreys' dam, and created Lake Mexia. [9] [10] Crowds as large as 20,000 were reported at the Juneteenth celebrations and attracted out-of-state travelers who heard of the event from former Texas residents. Large gatherings continued into the early 1970s.
National Museum of the Pacific War⁕ More images: 340 E. Main St. Fredericksburg: Gillespie: THC Old Socorro Mission State Historic Site 10551 Nicholas Rd. Socorro: El Paso: THC Palmito Ranch Battlefield State Historic Site#†
An exhibit documenting the history of racial violence against Mexicans in the Texas border in the early 20th century got a national grant.
Officials broke ground on the historic Abilene Heritage Square on November 9th, 2023. The former Abilene High School will become an innovative campus.