​Z. N. Morrell ​
​(1803 - 1883)

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Marker No: 15249

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Aluminum 18 x 28 Subject Marker

Geographic: 30.265320,-97.727432

Location: ​Republic Hill section. 909 Navasota Street, Austin

Marker Text: ​South Carolina native Zenos N. Morrell moved to Tennessee at an early age and was ordained to the Baptist ministry at nineteen. He came to Texas in December 1835, and organized a Baptist Church at Washington-on-the Brazos in 1837. He was among the force fighting Comanche Indians at the Battle of Plum Creek in August 1840, in 1842 he fought at the Battle of Salado, where his son was captured by Mexican forces. For 35 years Morrell traveled over Texas, preaching and organizing churches. He died and was buried in Kyle in 1884. He reinterred here in 1945. (1986)

This grave marker replaced the 18 x 28 marker above. The text changed slightly. It was changed by the family. 

​Z. N. Morrell ​
​(1803 - 1883)

Marker Text: Marker Text: ​South Carolina native Z. N. Morrell moved to Tennessee at an early age and was ordained to the Baptist ministry at age 19. He came to Texas in December 1835, and organized a church at Washington-on-the Brazos in 1837 and was among the force fighting Comanche Indians at the Battle of Plum Creek in August 1840. For 35 years Morrell traveled over Texas preaching and organizing churches. He was also an early supporter of Baylor University, which received its charter in 1945. Also known for his writings and his missionary work, Morrell died and was buried in Kyle in 1883; he reinterred here in 1945. 

Marker No: 13761

Grave Marker