Eli T. Merriman Home
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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 in town square. Built of hand-hewn timber. (1965)
Medallion & Plate (Missing)
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 28° 39' 59.84652999996", -97° 46' 5.78592000012"
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Location: 321 City Park Street, San Marcos