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Birthplace of Rives
Thomas Nelson Hwy,
VA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
37° 42' 57.85884",
-78° 54' 32.94702"
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Virginia State
Historical Marker
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Two miles east, at Oak Ridge, was born William Cabell Rives, May 4, 1792. He was minister to France, 1829-32 and 1849-53; United States Senator, 1832-45; member of the Peace convention of 1861 and of the Confederate Congress. He died, April 25, 1868. Later, Oak Ridge was owned by Thomas Fortune Ryan.
Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00 |
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Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy, Union States
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