Freedom's Call
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Paintedwarrior
N 39° 17.628 W 077° 50.714
18S E 254628 N 4353240
A short text about defiance toward Lord Dunmore in 1775.
Waymark Code: WMKD8P
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Manville Possum
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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 Dunmore's feet (1.5 Mi. N. E.)
Marker Title: Freedom's Call

Marker Location: South of Rt 51

County or Independent City: Charles Town, WV

Marker Program Sponsor: none listed on marker

Marker Number: Not listed

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