Ritchie's Birthplace
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Virginia Historical Highway Marker N-22, Ritchie's Birthplace.
Waymark Code: WMBK2A
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2011
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"Here was born Thomas Ritchie, November 5, 1778. In 1804, he established the Richmond Enquirer, which ran until 1877, the most noted of Virginia newspapers. Ritchie was a political leader in Virginia and an editor of national fame. In 1845, he became editor of the Washington Union. He retired in 1851 and died, July 3, 1854."
Marker Number: N-22
Marker Title: Ritchie's Birthplace
Marker Location: Tappahannock
County or Independent City: Essex
Web Site: [Web Link]
Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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