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Works Project Administration – Articles from Rockingham County

CEMETERIES

1. SUBJECT:
Rice Family Graveyard.

2. LOCATION:
On the Rice farm on Honey Run, west of Dry River.

3. DATE:
Unknown.

4. OWNERS:
This is now owned by the Rice heirs.

5. DESCRIPTION:
The graveyard was recently enclosed by a new brick wall and is in good condition. The early Rice family graves
are not marked, only the later ones.

6. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This is one of three brothers who were among the early settlers in Virginia.

7. ART:
None.

8. SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
Informant: Martin Miller (who lives on the Rice farm).
Visit by worker.

July 2, 2024 W.A. Byerly
Bridgewater, VA

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