Details for Texas Ranger and Sheriff Capt. Will L. Wright
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5493005269
Data
Marker Number | 5269 |
Atlas Number | 5493005269 |
Marker Title | Texas Ranger and Sheriff Capt. Will L. Wright |
Index Entry | Wright, Capt. Will L., Texas Ranger and Sheriff |
Address | SH 181 |
City | Floresville |
County | Wilson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 583065 |
UTM Northing | 3222225 |
Subject Codes | sheriffs; rangers |
Marker Year | 1967 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
Marker Location | Floresville Cemetery, 1 mile south of Floresville on SH 181. Grave is in northeast section. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | 16" x 12" Grave Marker |
Marker Text | (February 10, 1868-March 7, 1942) A fearless, colorful, cultured man whose honesty and diplomacy often prevented bloodshed. An 1890s Wilson County Deputy Sheriff. In Frontier Battalion, Texas Rangers. Sheriff, Wilson County, 1902-1917. At request of Texas Adjutant-General, he organized and commanded Co. D, Texas Rangers, 1918-1939. Gained great fame along Rio Grande. Married Mary Ann Brown. Their seven children included two who became law officers. Recorded, 1967 |