Elise Waerensjkjold
​(Home 3 blocks W; Grave 6 Blocks NW)

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Marker Text: ​      Influential early promoter of Norwegian emigration to Texas; born Elise Tvede in 1815.
      In 1846, after John Reiersen migrated to Texas to found the first Norwegian settlement in the state, she became editor of his periodical "Norway and Texas." Through her articles, many were inspired to move here.
       In 1847 she, too, moved to Texas, and resided in both Van Zandt County and Hamilton County. She married Wilhelm Waerenskjold. Often they welcomed grateful newcomers into their home.
   Here she helped preserve the history of her people. Died 1895. (1968)

Marker No: 5700

Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 31.704714, -98.123581

Location: ​Courthouse lawn; junction US 281 and SH 36, Hamilton