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

David Wilson Campbell

(May 4, 1812 - April 4, 1879)

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

1. David Wilson Campbell Marker

Inscription. A native of Georgia, David Wilson Campbell migrated to Texas in 1835. He served in the Texas Army the following year during the Texas War for Independence. A pioneer farmer in Navarro County, he gave ten acres of land to the Harmony Methodist Church in 1845. Part of that acreage was used for this cemetery where many Campbell descendants are buried. Campbell was married three times and had children from each marriage. Recorded - 1978

Erected 1978 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8284.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 32° 1.837′ N, 96° 36.37′ W. Marker is near Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker can be reached from Farm to Market Road 744, 0.2 miles east of County Highway 2120. The marker is located in the center section of 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Campbell-Elrod Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dresden Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); Dresden United Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Pinkston

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(approx. 4.8 miles away); Annie Carpenter Love (approx. 4.8 miles away); Barry Baptist Church (approx. 5 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 David Wilson Campbell Gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

2. The David Wilson Campbell Gravestone and Marker

The view of the David Wilson Campbell Marker in the cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 5, 2023

3. The view of the David Wilson Campbell Marker in 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 75 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 5, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.