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STATE PARKS Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery STATE HISTORIC SITES

PRAIRIES AND LAKES Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery STATE HISTORIC SITES

On a high bluff on the south side of the Colorado River across from La Grange are two important Texas historic sites. One is a tall granite monument that marks the tomb of Texans that died at the Dawson Massacre and on the ill-fated Mier Expedition. The Kreische site consists of the ruins of an early Texas brewery, built by a German immigrant in the 1860s, and his house, built into the side of the bluff overlooking the Colorado River.

Historic Structures: Brewery and house tours on weekends (weather permitting). Special group tours available; call park for reservations.

Visitor Center and Exhibits: History of German family culture and the beer-making process.

Picnicking: Shaded picnic area with grills and swings overlooking the river. Clean restrooms.

Trails: 1.7 miles of interpretive and nature trails.

Monument, overlook and interpretive trail open year- round, 8 a.m.—5 p.m. Brewery and house tours conducted on weekends. Day use only, no camping.

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Located in Fayette County, one mile south of La Grange on Spur 92, off U.S. 77.

www.texasstateparks.org Rates and reservations, (512) 389-8900. For information only, (800) 792-1112. Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery SHS 414 State 92, La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-5658 Scan with your QR code In accordance with Texas State Depository Law, this publication is available at reader for more info. the Texas State Publications Clearinghouse and/or Texas Depository Libraries. © 2014 TPWD PWD CD P4505-048S (8/14) Printed on recycled paper.