TEXAS 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. 77 To Austin 71 La Grange Monument Hill 71 and Kreische Brewery SHS To Houston 10 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 Loop 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..