Liendo Plantation, Historic plantation in Hempstead, Texas.
Liendo Plantation is a plantation building in Hempstead, Texas, featuring a large main residence from 1853 built in Greek Revival style. The house displays tall columns across a white-painted front facade and sits about two miles northeast of town.
The main residence was built in 1853 during the height of the plantation economy, reflecting the wealth of that era. During the Civil War, the grounds served as Camp Groce, a Confederate training facility and military prison that held over a thousand Union soldiers.
After 1873, sculptor Elisabet Ney and physician Edmund Montgomery used the property as a center for artistic and intellectual work. They created a gathering place where thinkers and artists could meet and exchange ideas.
The property is located about two miles northeast of Hempstead and can be reached via FM 1488 road. Since it remains a private residence, it is not generally open to the public, so check in advance for any special events or tour opportunities.
The original cotton plantation grounds now operate as a cattle ranch, blending agricultural uses across different historical periods. This transformation reveals how the region's farming practices have shifted over time.
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