Birthplace of Governor Wise
Here stood the birthplace of Henry Alexander Wise (1806-1876), Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and general in the Confederate States Army. A talented orator and debator 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).
Marker is at the intersection of Alt. US 13 Front Street and Courthouse Ave., on the right when traveling north on Alt. US 13 Front Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
