Old Deptford Strangers Burial Ground

Old Deptford Strangers Burial Ground
Caulfield Ave. near Dexter Ave.
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After the October 22, 1777 Battle of Red Bank, some seriously wounded Hessian soldiers were sent to Woodbury. Those that died were buried in a strangers burial ground there. That cemetery was condemned circa 1915, and the remains and stones were moved here (approximately two and half miles from the Woodbury location). [2]

The names of the Hessian soldiers buried here are not known. A plaque at the cemetery does list the names of other people who died later that are known to be buried here. It also states that at least one American Revolutionary War soldier may also be buried here. [3]