Blackford County Revolutionary War Heroes

In Memory

of the

Revolutionary Heroes

who rest in Blackford County

David Kirkpatrick • John Mills

John Saxon • John Twibell • Thomas Miles

Erected by

The Nancy Knight Chapter

Daughters of the American Revolution

1776 —— 1933

Marker is at the ...

A Revolutionary War Hero

Near here stood the home of Sergeant Major John Champe (1752–1798), Continental soldier. Champe faked desertion and enlisted in Benedict Arnold's British command for the purpose of capturing the traitor. Failing in his attempt, Champe rejoined the American army. His ...