Elise Waerenskjold
N 31° 42.546 W 098° 07.694
14R E 582602 N 3508522
The state historic grave marker at the final resting place of Elise Waerenskjold, who also has a historic marker on the courthouse square.
Waymark Code: WMTT05
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
Views: 10
The state historic grave marker at the final resting place of Elise Waerenskjold in Howard Cemetery, a noted author whose writings induced Norwegian settlers to come to Texas.
Marker Number: 5699
Marker Text:
(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.
Recorded - 1968
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