Marker Inscription
Influential early promoter of Norwegian emigration to Texas; born Elise Tvede in 1815. In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas." Through her articles, many were inspired to move here. In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamilton County. She married Wilhelm Waerenskjold. Often they welcomed grateful newcomers into their home. Here she helped preserve the history of her people. Died 1895.
About this site
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 31.7064, -98.1236 near Hamilton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hamilton County Courthouse (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hamilton National bank, Graves, Francis Marion, Home, and Hamilton County Courthouse.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5193005700. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
