Birthplace of Rives
N 37° 42.967 W 078° 54.550
17S E 684285 N 4176375
This marker is located on U. S. Route 29 at the intersection of Route 653, south of Lovingston, Virginia
Waymark Code: WMBH6F
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
Views: 5
This marker stands on Route 29 near the Oak Ridge Estate. The text of the marker reads:
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 1849-53; 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."
Marker Number: R-58
Marker Title: Birthplace of Rives
Marker Location: Route 29 at the intersection of Route 653
County or Independent City: Nelson County
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Virginia Historic Landmark Commission - 1977
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