Northwest Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Merrell Cemetery
Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 2, 2020
1. Merrell Cemetery Marker
Elder Eli Merrell (1787-1849), minister of the Disciples of Christ Church, came with his wife, Mary, in 1844, to settle 640 acres near Bachman's Branch in what was then Nacogdoches County. This cemetery is on a part of his acreage, and his was the first marked grave at this site.
The Merrell Cemetery originally served pioneers from the surrounding area. Numerous prominent citizens and members of the historic Peters Colony are among those buried here.
William Strait (1806-86) and his wife, Mourning (1806-77), came to Dallas County in 1853. Many of their family members remained in the area, serving the community in various positions. Strait's sons, William, Enoch, and Bennett, served with Merrell's sons, George and John, in the 19th Cavalry during the Civil War. Enoch Strait (1834-1917) served as Dallas County Commissioner and William Strait's grandson, Elmo (1876-1922), became the Chief of Police for the city of Dallas.
Members of the cemetery association, which was organized in 1965, include many descendants of pioneer settlers.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6784.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cox House (approx. one mile away); Ursuline Academy (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Hockaday School (approx. 1.6 miles away); Garvin Memorial Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); W. P. Cochran Homeplace (approx. 1.7 miles away); Cochran Chapel Methodist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Cochran Chapel Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Letot Cemetery (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 2, 2020
2. Merrell Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 2, 2020
3. Merrell Cemetery and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
