Historical Marker
Captain Will Wright
Historical marker location:
B and 3rd Street, Floresville, Texas
( Near intersection B and 3rd Streets on courthouse square, Floresville. In front of old jail.)
Marker installed: 1967
(1868-1942) Founding officer, Co. D, Texas Rangers. Had uncles, brother, sons in Rangers and Border Patrol. Wilson County deputy sheriff, 1896-1900; sheriff, 1902-1917. While in office reared his family in the jailer's quarters. Always was armed. A stern leader, but gentlemanly and kind. (1967).