Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Campbell-Elrod Cemetery

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

1. Campbell-Elrod Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Land for this cemetery was given to the Harmony Methodist Church in 1855 by Navarro County pioneer David Wilson Campbell. Ten acres were donated to the church trustees, with part to be set aside as a graveyard and known as Campbell Cemetery. David Campbell was buried here in 1879. The land was conveyed to J.M. and Eunice Elrod in 1908. They gave the land containing the cemetery back to the church in 1914. Although there are some unmarked graves, the earliest documented burial is that of Ensly Willis (1856-1859). Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8283.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 1.836′ N, 96° 36.41′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. It can be reached from Farm to Market Road 744 0.2 miles east of County Highway 2120. The marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9081 FM744, Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: David Wilson Campbell (within shouting distance of this marker); Dresden Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); Dresden United Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pinkston (approx. 4.8 miles away); Annie Carpenter Love (approx. 4.9

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miles away); Barry Baptist Church (approx. 4.9 miles away); Barry (approx. 5.1 miles away); Younger Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corsicana.

The view of the Campbell-Elrod Cemetery and Marker at the entrance to the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 5, 2023

2. The view of the Campbell-Elrod Cemetery and Marker at the entrance to the cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.