Drummer Boy At 7
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Historical Marker commemorating Nathan Futrell, reputed to be the youngest drummer boy in War of the Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMBZE1
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2011
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Marker Number: 994
County: Trigg
Location: Fords Bay Road, 6 mi. S. of Golden Pond, off US 68
Description: Nathan Futrell, reputed to be the youngest drummer boy in War of the Revolution, was born, N.C., 1773. Joined N.C. Continental Militia. Married, 1798, came to Ky., 1799. Settled here on Ford's Creek, 1820, where he farmed, set out the first apple orchard, built one of area's first grist mills, was official surveyor. Died, 1829. He and his wife, Charity, buried on adjacent hill.
Marker Name: Drummer Boy at 7
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Person
Marker Number (for official markers): 994
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society
Kentucky Department of Highways
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