Volney Rogers
American lawyer
Died when: 73 years 2 days (876 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Volney Rogers (December 1, 1846 – December 3, 1919) was a lawyer in Youngstown, Ohio, United States, who was known for his role in transforming Mill Creek "hollow" into one of the nation's most celebrated metropolitan parks.
Rogers, a seminal figure in the history of America's state park system, served as counsel for the American Civic Association, a group dedicated to the preservation of Niagara Falls.
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