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PATRIOT BURIALS

Program
Patriot Burials®
Subject
Cemetery, Site
Location
4511 N 725 E, Camden, IN 46917, USA
Lat/Long
40.612151, -86.38683
Grant Recipient
Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution
Historic Marker

PATRIOT BURIALS

Inscription

PATRIOT BURIALS
HOPEWELL CEMETERY AKA DEER
CREEK CEMETERY. REVOLUTIONARY
WAR VETERAN SGT. NATHANIEL
FARMER BURIED HERE. SERVED IN
MARYLAND REGT. 1778–1780.
WILLIAM G. POMEROY FOUNDATION 2025

The origins of the American Revolution can be traced back to 1775, when the first shots were fired between colonial and British forces at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Soon after, the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. As the newly formed United States went to war with Great Britain, hundreds of men across the Thirteen Colonies joined the fight. These men came from different walks of life; some were farmers, others were tradesmen, lawyers, doctors and merchants. Despite their differences they desired the same thing: freedom and independence. Colonial forces faced severe challenges, including lack of supplies and military training; however, in the face of obstacles they were undeterred. After nearly 8 years the colonies defeated Great Britain and successfully achieved their independence. It is important to remember the lives and sacrifices made by those who fought for American freedom.

Hopewell Cemetery, which is also known as Deer Creek Cemetery, is the final resting place of many the community’s early residents, including Revolutionary War veteran sergeant Nathanial Farmer, who served in a Maryland regiment from 1778 – 1780.