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First Norwegian colony in Texas. Founded in 1845 by Johan Reinert Reierson (1810-1864) and Ole Reierson, of Holt, Norway. In "Christianssandsposten," J.R. Reierson urged Norwegians to find "a rich life" by migrating to Texas. His associate editor, Elise Tvede (1815-1895), also came to Texas and continued writing for publications in Norway. She married Wilhelm Warenskjold, lived in this area, and opened home to Norwegian newcomers.
Normandy, Site of Old is a historical marker in Brownsboro, Henderson County, dedicated in 1970. It is one of 65 historical markers documented in Henderson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 155 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.3040, -95.6113 near Brownsboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Brownsboro Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Unknown Cemetery #10, Brownsboro Cemetery, and Brownsboro Norwegian Lutheran Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5213010368. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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