Freedom's Call (New Marker)
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 1/2 Mi. NE)
Marker is on E. Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
