It was built in 1853 by Leonard Waller Groce, son of Jared Groce, who was one
of largest land owners in Texas. Originally, it was a Spanish land grant of
67,000 acres assigned to Justo Liendo, the plantation's namesake. One of Texas'
earliest cotton plantations, Liendo was home to sculptress Elisabet Ney and her
husband, Dr. Edmond Montgomery, from 1873 to 1911. Both are buried on the
grounds. Liendo is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places. It is a private residence, however, tours
are offered at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. the first Sat. of the month.
Admission charge. Not wheelchair accessible. F.M. 1488 northeast about 2.5 miles
to Wyatt Chapel Road; turn right to entrance. 979/826-3126. www.liendo.org.
City: Hempstead
Region: Gulf Coast
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
