It's fairly obvious that the gravestone of David Epperson was placed there well after his death (just consider the good condition and more modern design of it). But when was it done, and by who? Well, we may now have the answer thanks to the October 20, 1937 edition of the Richmond Times Dispatch. A marker to David Epperson was placed by the Jack Jouett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and unveiled on October 15, 1937. See the headline below.
Do we know for that this is the marker described in the story? No. However it's definitely not the Sons of the American Revolution medallion that is being talked about that currently stands right next to the gravestone. My personal guess, based on the wear and tear on, and design of, the marker is that the gravestone is the one described in the newspaper. Feel free to share your thoughts!
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