Golden Pond in Trigg County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Drummer Boy at 7

Photographed by Tom Bosse

1. Drummer Boy at 7 Marker

Inscription. 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 the area's first grist mills, was official surveyor. Died, 1829. He and wife Charity, buried on adjacent hill.

Erected 1968 by Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 994.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1773.

Location. 36° 43.855′ N, 87° 59.885′ W. Marker is in Golden Pond, Kentucky, in Trigg County. It is on County Route 165, on the right when traveling south. Marker is 1.5 miles south of Wranglers Campground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cadiz KY 42211, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s

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Jackson Purchase.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Laura Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (a few steps from this marker); Golden Pond (approx. 4.1 miles away); St. Joseph's Parish (approx. 4.1 miles away); Cavalry vs. Gunboat (approx. 5 miles away); Stacker Furnace / Iron Made in Kentucky (approx. 5.3 miles away); Civil War Sniper (approx. 5.4 miles away); Lower Donaldson School (approx. 5.4 miles away); Donaldson (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Golden Pond.

Also see . . . Old Time Kentucky: Marker tells story of youngest drummer boy in the War of the Revolution. (Submitted on July 16, 2019, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)