Details for Eli T. Merriman Home
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5209010302
Data
| Marker Number | 10302 |
| Atlas Number | 5209010302 |
| Marker Title | Eli T. Merriman Home |
| Index Entry | Merriman, Eli T., Home |
| Address | |
| City | San Marcos |
| County | Hays |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 620358 |
| UTM Northing | 3171672 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings; pioneers |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | in Aquarena Springs Park, Texana Village |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | Built about 1846 by Dr. Eli T. Merriman (1815-1867), Yale graduate, 1838 Texas settler. One of 3 San Marcos townsite owners. First physician in area. Later lived in Brownsville, Banquete, Corpus Christi. During Civil War joined Confederate army with 2 sons; one son was in Federal army. Son, Eli T., Jr., founded the Corpus Christi "Caller." Second home in San Marcos. Originally near Town Square. Built of hand-hewn timber. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1965 |