Historical MarkerNicholas Wren
Winona · Smith County · Dedicated 1968 · THC Atlas #5423007770
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Marker Inscription
(1807-1859) Came to Texas, 1833. Became a soldier in the Texas army, 1836. Was commissioned Lieutenant of Rangers by Sam Houston, President of Texas. Fought for Texas during the Vasquez and Woll invasions. Had horse shot from under him in Battle of the Hondo. Resided in Smith County at its organization, 1846. His wife Mariah was a charter member of Harris Creek Baptist Church. Wren died here in Mount Carmel community August 28, 1859. Incise on back: Erected by grandsons of Nicholas Wren
About this site
Nicholas Wren is a historical marker in Winona, Smith County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 90 historical markers documented in Smith County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 272 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.4667, -95.2175 near Winona. The nearest cataloged historic site is Harris Creek Cemetery (cemetery), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include In the vicinity of Harris' place, Marsh-Wiggins Cemetery, and Center Cemetery #1.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5423007770. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
