Program

Patriot Burials®

Subject

Cemetery, People, Site

Location

335 E Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033, USA

Lat/Long

40.28671838652, -76.63844367363

Grant Recipient

Pennsylvania Society SAR

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 eight 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.

Spring Creek Cemetery is the final resting place of many of the community’s early residents. Among those buried here between 1792 – 1861 are least seven veterans of the Revolutionary War who served in the Lancaster and Northampton County Militias, including: Christian Henry, Abraham Henry, Michael Reiter, Michael Huber, George Huber, Wendel Henry, and Andrew Henry

In addition, to those seven, two other patriots, George Henry and Dewalt Henry, may possibly be buried here as well. However, as of 2026, definitive primary evidence of their interment here has yet to be located.