This is the location of Mosby's Rock in Herndon, VA. It is located behind houses near Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. This rock is where Mosby's men would use as a rendevous point as well as where Laura and Mosby would meet to exchange information.
Due to the limit of space, I took two photos for the front of the house, one left, one right. Also, I included a photo of the plaque next to the front door.
This is a satellite map of the cemetery. As you look at the Marriott Hotel which is the L-shape building, there is a parking circle in front of it. The closest tree to the left of the circle is where the grave lies.
This is the 1840 census record that shows F. F. (Francis Fitzhugh) Ratcliffe's household. It shows there were two males from the ages of 5-10 which questions if Laura had another brother that died early other than John. Also shows 1 male between theā¦
This is the final step of the cleaning process. The grave site has been cleared of vines which allows you to enter through the gate and the headstone visible.