Nicholas Ruxton Moore-Towson, MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 23.785 W 076° 38.688
18S E 358368 N 4362059
He commanded "Baltimore Light Dragoons" during the Revolution and also was a Lieutenant Colonel at the outbreak of the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WM113A8
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/08/2019
Views: 4
The text on the historical marker is: Nicholas Ruxton Moore-1736-1816- He commanded “Baltimore Light Dragoons” during the Revolution, attaining rank of Captain. He took active part in suppression of Whiskey Rebellion in 1794, and that year purchased “Bosley’s Adventure,” a 350 acre farm west of Roland’s Run (north of present Lake Roland). Member of State Legislature 1801–1802, he served in Congress 1803–1811 and 1813–1815. As a Lieutenant Colonel at outbreak of War of 1812, he was appointed Commandant of 6th Regiment Cavalry District of Maryland. His grave near Circle and Ruxton Roads is no longer marked.
County (required): Baltimore County
Location (required): The marker is at the intesection of Bellona Ave and Malvern Ave, Ruxton, Towson, MD 21204
Marker Type (optional): Not listed
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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