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Visit Monument Hill/Kriesche Brewery State Park in La Grange

Situated on a bluff overlooking the Texas Heroes Day is an annual event at the utilizing the cool waters of a spring to help
Colorado River, this beautiful state park is park on the Saturday closest to Sept. 18. This brew his beer. The Kreische brewing opera-
one of the hidden gems of the system since it’s year’s event is on Sept. 16. It’s a day of ceremo- tion did not continue because despite having
only a day park and no camping is allowed. nies and music and exhibitions honoring those six children, none of them had children of
The name Monument Hill refers to the who fought and died for the Republic of Texas. their own. The elder Kreische died in 1882.
48-foot art-deco stone monument inside the The ruins of the Kreische Brewery are The park is located at 414 State Loop 92
park commemorating heroes of the Texas also located at Monument Hill State Park. in La Grange. It’s open seven days a week year-
War for Independence, including the men It was the third largest brewery in the State round and admission is free. Hours are 8 a.m.
of the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expedi- of Texas at peak of it’s popularity. Heinrich – 5 p.m. and it is closed on Christmas Day.
tions, who are buried on the park grounds. Kreische began a brewery on this site in 1860,

Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery

State Historic Sites

Activities:
Historic Sites • Picnic Area • Hiking Trails
Guided Tours • Scenic Views
Wildlife Viewing • GeoCaching

(979) 968-5658 High on the bluff overlooking La Grange
414 State Loop 92 • La Grange, TX

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