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(1815 - 1895) Gifted pioneer whose 1846-1895 writings brought many settlers to Texas from her native Norway. Countrymen also found her home open to newcomers. She is now called "Lady with the Pen". She and her husband had 3 sons, many descendants.
Waerenskjold, Elise is a historical marker in Hamilton, Hamilton County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 40 historical markers documented in Hamilton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 48 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.7106, -98.1280 near Hamilton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Whitney, Ann (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include United Methodist Church, Waerenskjold, Elise, and Presbyterian Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5193005699. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
“Waerenskjold, Elise” names 2 distinct records in Hamilton County. This page is the historical marker dedicated in 1968 in Hamilton. The others:
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