Record #:

14817

Author(s):

Allhands, William A.

Abstract:

Griffith Rutherford, for whom Rutherford County was named, was a prominent and colorful figure in the early history of western North Carolina. He led the only large-scale campaign against the Indians in the mountain area. He was also a pioneer, statesman, distinguished solider, and a Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 38, Feb 1945, p18

Subject(s):

Rutherford, Griffith, 1721-1805