Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => People of the Times => Topic started by: Craig Tx on March 18, 2025, 09:43:32 AM
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On this day in 1836, the new government of Texas began a three-day stay at Groce's Retreat, Jared E. Groce's plantation home, in what is now southwestern Grimes County.
President David G. Burnet and his cabinet sought sanctuary there as they retreated from Washington-on-the-Brazos to Harrisburg. Groce's house was used as the capital of the Republic of Texas until March 21.
Craig's Note: This is part of what's referred to as the Runaway Scrape. For an excellent book on this part of Texas history please read Texian Exodus by Dr. Stephen L. Hardin.