The plantation, a Texas Historical Commission property, was founded in 1824
by one of Texas' first colonizers, Martin Varner. Later it was owned by Texas
Gov. James S. Hogg. Visitors can explore the real stories of the people who
lived and worked on this property from the prosperous landowners to the enslaved
people and the oil workers whose labor was essential to the economic viability
of the property. The plantation features the mansion, period furnishing,
historic cemetery and orchards. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sun. Admission charge.
Two miles north of West Columbia on F.M. 2582. 979/345-4656. www.visitvarnerhoggplantation.com.
City: West Columbia
Region: Gulf Coast
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