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The Nash-Wright House

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East Columbia, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 8' 44.1996", -95° 36' 42.3972"
 
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    One of oldest houses surviving in Stephen F. Austin colony town of Bell's Landing (East Columbia). Founded 1823 by Josiah H. Bell. Earliest part of this house was built about 1847 on cedar pole framing by George Lewis Nash, who lived here with his family for about 45 years. House was bought 1892 by Martha Caroline Wright, wife of merchant James P. Wright. The Wrights added extensive area. Their descendants own and preserve the property. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973

This page last updated: 7/15/2008

The Nash-Wright House Historical Marker Location Map, East Columbia, Texas