Lebanon in Marion County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Samuel McElroy and Mary Irvine McElroy
Photographed by Rae Anna Victor
1. Samuel McElroy Marker
In memory of
Revolutionary War soldier patriot
Samuel McElroy
Furnished supplies - VA
Born circa 1745
Died ante 4 May 1807 Washington Co., KY
and his wife Mary Irvine McElroy
Burial site unknown
Marker placed by Jonas Babcock Chapter of Spokane, WA & New Caledonia Chapter of Vancouver, BC, Canada
Erected 2021 by Jonas Babcock Chapter NSDAR, New Caledonia Chapter NSDAR.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 37° 34.378′ N, 85° 14.429′ W. Memorial is in Lebanon, Kentucky, in Marion County. It can be reached from Danville Highway, on the right when traveling east. The memorial is located in Ryder Cemetery. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 600 Danville Highway, Lebanon KY 40033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rosenwald School (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Memory of our Fallen Comrades (approx. 0.7 miles away); Marion County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Home of Dr. Ben Spalding on July 5, 1863 (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Maxwell House was Set on Fire by Morgan's Troops July 5th, 1863 (approx. 0.7 miles away); Eminent Theologian (approx. 0.7 miles away); Knott of Lebanon (approx. 0.7 miles away); Courthouse Burned (approx. Ύ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
More about this memorial. The marker includes a DAR insignia and an SAR insignia.
Photographed by Rae Anna Victor, October 4, 2021
2. McElroy marker shown installed at the dedication.
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling
3. Sign: Ryder Cemetery Est. 1865
Photographed by Norman Knapp, September 30, 2021
4. Color guard at the dedication ceremony.
Honorary State Regent Lanabeth Horgen, Washington State Society, in red.
Photographed by Norman Knapp
5. Group photo of attendees and participants
Photographed by Norman Knapp
6. Firing muskets at the dedication
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 14, 2026, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
