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Nash-Wright House

East Columbia, Brazoria County

Marker Text

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

Marker Details

Address 222 CR 300A
Location Description Duval St., 1 block from SH 35, East Columbia
Marker # 9615
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 29.145612, -95.611776

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