Near Troy in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McKendree Chapel Cemetery
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, 5 2 2022
1. McKendree Chapel Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
McKendree Chapel Cemetery. . This cemetery was originally established by the Mitchell Family as early as 1815. James Mitchell was the earliest known burial, on July 19, 1815. A Methodist Episcopal Church met on Samuel Mitchell’s property from 1812 to 1838. On Dec. 6, 1838, Samuel Mitchell, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife, Malinda (Cecil) deeded a one acre plot to the church organization for a permanent church and cemetery. Herein lie the known graves of patriot soldiers of the Revolutionary War (4), War of 18 12 (6), Mexican-American War (3), and Civil War (7). The cemetery restoration was initiated by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society and completed by the Elizabeth Township Trustees in August 2013., This cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This cemetery was originally established by the Mitchell Family as early as 1815. James Mitchell was the earliest known burial, on July 19, 1815. A Methodist Episcopal Church met on Samuel Mitchell’s property from 1812 to 1838. On Dec. 6, 1838, Samuel Mitchell, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife, Malinda (Cecil) deeded a one acre plot to the church organization for a permanent church and cemetery. Herein lie the known graves of patriot soldiers of the Revolutionary War (4), War of 1812 (6), Mexican-American War (3), and Civil War (7). The cemetery restoration was initiated by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society and completed by the Elizabeth Township Trustees in August 2013.
This cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 2014 by Elizabeth Township Historical Society.
Location. 39° 59.761′ N, 84° 2.725′ W. Marker is near Troy, Ohio, in Miami County. Marker is at the intersection of Dayton-Brandt Road (County Route 7A)
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and Walnut Grove-Clark County Road (Route 334), on the right when traveling north on Dayton-Brandt Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2025 Dayton-Brandt Rd, Troy OH 45373, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 293 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.