Freedom's Call
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 17.674 W 077° 50.688
18S E 254668 N 4353324
A call for rebels to join the British army.
Waymark Code: WMDQ3J
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 02/13/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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On of two signs at this location.


Freedom's Call

Grave of Robert Rutherford, member of committee which in 1775 replied to orders of Lord Dunmore for Virginians to join British army or be held as rebels. This defiance was a gauntlet hurled at Dunmores's feet. (1 1/2 Mi. NE)
Marker Number: none

Marker Title: Freedom's Call

Marker Location: North of U.S. Rt 340 (East Washington Street)

County or Independent City: Charles Town

Web Site: [Web Link]

Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Department of Culture and History, 1981
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