Monument Hill
We toured and photographed the Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Historical site in June of 2017. It is similar to a Texas State Park located in Fayette County across the colorado river from Lagrange Texas and up the hill. Monument hill is fairly self explanatory, to a certain degree. It is a monument on a bluff overlooking the colorado river. The serenity of the setting is clearly, by design, given the subject matter of the monument as well as the reason for its existence.
Monument Hill is a commemorative monument and burial site for the men of the Dawson and Mier Expeditions. This is one of many, many centennial markers and monuments that were dedicated in 1936 for the Texas Centennial celebration. This particular monument was placed to encapsulate and preserve the original burial vault that was suffering the ravages of time and neglect. Texans that had perished at the battle of Solado Creek were buried at this site. I’m not going to explain in detail exactly what happened and why they are buried here, in the pictures, below, are detailed explanations of the events that took place. As you read the explanation, imagine drawing a black bean and writing your letter home ……
Kreische Brewery and Home
The Kreische Brewery site is the runis of the Kreische Brewery as well as the restored Kreische Home. Both of the structures were hand built by
Heinrich Kreische, a german immigrant and very talented stone mason. The structures were created using locally quarried stone.
Monument Hill Information and History
Historical Site / Park Information
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