Ca Ira
It Will Be Fine
State: Virginia
County: Cumberland County
Founded: 1796
Abandoned: 1900s
Peak Population: Small village
Ca Ira (French for 'It will be fine') was planned as a major tobacco port on the Willis River. However, the river silted up, rendering navigation impossible. The town withered away, leaving only the Grace Church and a few ruins.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Named after French Revolutionary anthem
- Killed by silting river
- Grace Church (1840s) remains
Location
Address: Ca Ira Rd, Cumberland, VA
Coordinates: 37.4917, -78.3361