Black plaque № 45481

Drummer Boy at 7. 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. — 6 mi. S. of Golden Pond, off US 68

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