| Marker Number |
9615 |
| Atlas Number |
5039009615 |
| Marker Title |
Nash-Wright House |
| Index Entry |
Nash-Wright House |
| Address |
222 CR 300A |
| City |
East Columbia |
| County |
Brazoria |
| UTM Zone |
15 |
| UTM Easting |
245924 |
| UTM Northing |
3226940 |
| Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year |
1973 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
Duval St., 1 block from SH 35, East Columbia |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| 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 |
