Historical Marker
Elise Waerenskjold
Historical marker location:
Hamilton, Texas
( Howard Cemetery (corner of Howard and Gentry Streets) (enter at north entrance, marker is in middle by cedar tree), Hamilton)
Marker installed: 1968
(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.