McKendree Chapel Cemetery

McKendree Chapel Cemetery was originally established by the Mitchell family as early as 1815, with James Mitchell as the earliest known burial on July 19, 1815. A Methodist Episcopal Church met on Samuel Mitchell’s property from 1812 to 1838. On Dec. 6, 1838, Samuel Mitchell, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife, Malinda (Cecil), deeded a one acre plot to the church organization for a permanent church and cemetery. The cemetery contains known graves of patriot soldiers of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, and Civil War. Its restoration was initiated by the Elizabeth Township Historical Society and completed by the Elizabeth Township Trustees in August 2013, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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