Ritchie's Birthplace

Ritchie's Birthplace (HMGRN)

Location: Tappahannock, VA 22560 Essex County
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Country: United States of America
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N 37° 55.73', W 76° 51.582'

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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.
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Marker NumberN 22
Year Placed1946
Placed ByVirginia Conservation Commission
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Date Added Sunday, October 5th, 2014 at 3:10am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 336558 N 4199549
Decimal Degrees37.92883333, -76.85970000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 37° 55.73', W 76° 51.582'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds37° 55' 43.80" N, 76° 51' 34.92" W
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Area Code(s)804
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 105-131 Cross St, Tappahannock VA 22560, US
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