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One of oldest houses surviving in Stephen F. Austin colony town of Bell's Landing (East Columbia). Founded 1823 by Josiah H. Bell. Earliest part of this house was built about 1847 on cedar pole framing by George Lewis Nash, who lived here with his family for about 45 years. House was bought 1892 by Martha Caroline Wright, wife of merchant James P. Wright. The Wrights added extensive area. Their descendants own and preserve the property. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Nash-Wright House is a historical marker in East Columbia, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1973. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.1447, -95.6120 near East Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethel Presbyterian Church (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Carry Nation's Hotel, Bell's Landing, and Aldridge - Smith Home.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009615. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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