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 |