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Here stood the birthplace of Henry Alexander Wise (1806-1877), Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and General in the Confederate States Army. A talented orator and debater in an age of great orators, Wise was elected to six terms in Congress. He served as a delegate at the Virginia conventions of 1850 and 1861, and as United States Minister to Brazil (1844-1847).
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission 1973
US 13 Business (northbound), Accomac. Accomack County Virginia.
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