Freedom's Call
Inscription
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)
Location
AddressUS 340, approximately 1/2 mile east of Charles Town
CountyJefferson
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.289280, -77.830680
Sources
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