Troop198

More of the weekend trip, April 2009, both sites are worth a visit to see how TEXAS survived

WOTB is located on the Brazos River, in Washington, Texas and was the site of the 1836 General Convention which would decide the fate of Texas. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is revered as the site of the signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. Washington remained a town of some prominence in early Texas until the eve of the Civil War.

Old Ft. Parker
The park encompasses the site of the historic town (1836)Old Fort Parker, a 37.5-acre park between Groesbeck and Mexia in Limestone County, was deeded by private owners in 1936 and was rebuilt again in 1967. The original construction of the park was by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). It is now managed by the City of Groesbeck, the City of Mexia, and Limestone County. It was the site of the abduction of Cynthia Ann Parker (mother of Quanah Parker) on May 19, 1836, by Comanche Indians.

Old Fort Parker is a reconstructed fort that pays tribute to the Parker family and other pioneers who paid a high price to settle in Texas.
Slideshow of pictures, photos, and videos, from webshots

MonkeyMamma

I grew up in Brenham and so Washington on the Brazos became a local fav real fast. I remember going there for a field trip in school. They also used to host fireworks on th 4th of July where you could bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the day and evening. We went back last year for the Texas Independence Day fest and had a blast. Glad you enjoy my local hometown favorite!