Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, Site

Location

5175 W 157th Dr, Terre Haute, IN 47802, USA

Lat/Long

39.276036, -87.497775

Grant Recipient

Indiana Society Sons of the American Revolution

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.

Middletown Cemetery in Vigo County, Indiana is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here is at least one Revolutionary War veteran, private William Thomas, who was interred in Middletown Cemetery ca. 1828. In addition to Thomas, another Revolutionary War veteran, James Lee, is plausibly buried there as well; however, as of 2025, definitive primary evidence of Lee’s burial at the site has yet to be located.