Rufus King Garland Jr.

Biography

Rufus King Garland Jr. (1830-1886) bore a distinguished name and yet lived a life shaped largely by the ordinary rhythms of 19th-century America. He managed to cultivate esteem among neighbors through a combination of quiet leadership and faithful participation in community life.

He now rests at Old Washington Cemetery, where his legacy joins that of fellow citizens who shaped the community’s shared story.