Mass Grave of British and Hessian Troops
Buried in this mass grave are
British and Hessian troops killed
at the Battle of Connecticut Farms
7 June 1780
These soldiers lost their lives
in defense of the British Crown
and in support of the Loyalist
cause during the Revolutionary War.
Their heirs took to Canada and
other parts of the world their
loyalty, respect for the rule of law
and determination to make new
lives in a new country.
Placed here in their memory
by the Presbyterian Congregation
of Connecticut Farms
and the United Empire Loyalists
Association of Canada
21 July 2001 A.D.
Marker is on Stuyvesant Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
