Plaque dedication: honoring a Revolutionary War veteran who lived near Gull Lake

A Revolutionary War Veteran will be honored through a patriot plaque dedication by the Sons of the American Revolution Nov. 8.

Thomas Campbell or Camel was born into slavery around 1760. He was later offered his freedom if he served in the Continental Army.

Campbell/Camel suffered severe heat stroke during a battle, which rendered him unable to serve. He later filed a pension request but was denied…

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