​Elise Waerenskjold
(1815-1895)

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Marker No: 5699

Marker Text: ​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. (1968) 

Grave Marker

Geographic: 31.709101, -98.128235

Location: Howard Cemetery.Corner of Howard and Gentry Streets, Hamilton