The monument marks the tomb of the men that died during the Dawson Massacre of September 1842 and the ill-fated Mier expedition of November 1842, which resulted in the March 1843 “black bean” incident. Nearby citizens reinterred their remains here in a common tomb so that they can be honored for their sacrifice. The site is now marked by a 1936 Centennial monument.

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Location

414 TX-92 Spur  
La Grange, TX 78945 
979-968-5658
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Hours

Open Daily 
 
Grounds: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Visitors Center: 
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

 

Pets on leash are welcome.

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Tickets

Adult $5
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $3
Child (6-17) $2
Child (5 and under) Free

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View from Monument Hill

Plan Your Visit

The sites provide daily access to hiking trails, picnic grounds, the Kreische family home, ruins of the brewery, and the visitor center with history exhibits.

Main house on the grounds

Kreische Brewery

Explore the ruins of one of the earliest commercial breweries in Texas.

Events at Monument Hill

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Ich Liebe Dich: Tea and Valentines at the Kreische House

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Create a Valentine's craft while enjoying tea time at the historic Kreische house.

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History at Play

Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Have fun and learn history through activities at our outdoor educational playscape!

Have fun and learn history through activities at our outdoor educational playscape!

Image of a playground with the title "History at Play"

History at Play

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Have fun and learn history through activities at our outdoor educational playscape!

Have fun and learn history through activities at our outdoor educational playscape!

Monument Hill in the Blog

TJ Green and Company Stew

Learn how to make your very own historic Texas stew, inspired by Thomas Jefferson Green and the men who escaped the Dawson Massacre.