Eli T. Merriman Home
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
29.8925° N, 97.9305° W
Where to Find It
in Aquarena Springs Park, Texana Village
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Post San Marcos San Marcos
- 0.1 mi NE San Marcos Springs San Marcos
- 0.1 mi N Appoximate Site of the Missions San Marcos
- 0.2 mi N Burleson Home San Marcos
- 0.3 mi SW San Marcos Mill Tract San Marcos
- 0.5 mi SW Site of San Marcos National Fish Hatchery San Marcos