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BIRTHPLACE OF RIVES
Two miles east, at Oak Ridge, was born William Cabell Rives, May 4, 1792. He was Minister to France, 1829-32 and 1849-58; 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.
Virginia Historic Landmark Commission 1977 |