Captain Lathrop and Men - South Deefield, MA
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N 42° 28.920 W 072° 36.231
18T E 696943 N 4706076
The grave of Capt. Lathrop and Men is on the front lawn of a residence in South Deerfield.
Waymark Code: WMCZ89
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2011
Views: 3
This historic grave site in South Deefield is on the front lawn of the house on 100 North Main Street. It dates back to the King Philip's War which was waged between the settlers and Indians in New England in 1675. Captain Lathrop was killed at the Battle of Bloody Brook on September 18, 1675. This war had the most casualties, per capita, than any other war in American history. The a slate ground level slab is inscribed:
Grave
of
Capt. Lathrop
and
Men Slain
by the
Indians
1675
First Name: Thomas
Last Name: Lathrop
Died: 09/18/1675
Born: Not listed
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