Eli Merrell Grave Marking Ceremony

Eli Merrell Grave Marking Ceremony
When
05/25/2025
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Merrell Cemetery
4018 Merrell Rd,
Dallas, Texas

Please join us at the grave marking ceremony for Private Eli Merrell veteran of the War of 1812. Merrell served in the War of 1812 in Capt. George Neil’s Company, North Carolina. Private Eli Merrell was born in North Carolina on 29 Oct 1787 and died in Dallas County, Texas on 26 Dec 1849. He is buried in Merrell Cemetery.

The program will include a brief history of the War of 1812, biography of Private Merrell, memorial wreath laying, and a salute by 1812 color guard. The press and community, and especially any Merrell descendants, are invited to attend. Seating is limited and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

This event is hosted by The Craig Austin Rowley Chapter of the Society of the War of 1812 in Texas, the John Cavet Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812, and the Collin McKinney Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Representatives from the Dallas County Pioneers Association and the Merrell Cemetery Maintenance Association will speak at the dedication.