Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site

The Confederate Reunion Grounds features a Victorian dance pavilion, ancient bur oak trees, and natural springs along the Navasota River and Jack's Creek.

From 1889 to 1946, Civil War veterans gathered annually at this location to honor fallen soldiers and support their families through fundraising events.

The grounds contain the 1893 dance pavilion, iron archways, and the Old Val Verde cannon, which was captured from Union forces at the Battle of Mansfield.

The Texas Historical Commission manages this National Register of Historic Places site, offering guided tours and educational programs about Civil War history.

The site preserves records from the Mexia Oil Boom period of 1920-1996, documenting the economic transformation of the region during the petroleum era.

Location: Limestone County

Architectural style: Victorian architecture

Address: 4 mi. W of Mexia on SR 1633

Website: http://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/confederate-reunion-grounds-state-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 31.63300,-96.55900

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:01