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Emporia, Virginia

The Greensville-Emporia Historical Museum is a local museum that aims to preserve and showcase the history and heritage of Greensville County and the city of Emporia.

The museum features exhibits on the city's rich history, including the Civil War era, the Underground Railroad, and more.

The museum is housed in the Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building, also known as the Old Public Library. It was built in 1902, and the bank occupied the building until 1914, after which it housed the public library until 1977, when is was occupied by the Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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The Greensville-Emporia Historical Museum

The Greensville-Emporia Historical Museum is a local museum that aims to preserve and showcase the history and heritage of Greensville County and the city of Emporia. The museum features exhibits on the city's rich history, including the Civil War era, the Underground Railroad, and more.

Emporia, VA Museums

Hicksford-Emporia Historic District

Hicksford-Emporia Historic District, also known as Emporia, is a national historic district located at Emporia, Virginia. The district includes 36 contributing buildings and 2 contributing objects in the Hicksford section of Emporia. In 1848, Hicksford was a stop on the Petersburg Railroad. In 1

Emporia, VA Historic Districts

Hicksford-Emporia Train Depot

Emporia is home to one of the oldest railroad stations in Virginia. The station, which was built in 1908, has been restored to its former glory and now serves as a community center and gathering place for events. (Historic Marker Number UM-44.) "

Emporia, VA Historic Depots

Greensville County Courthouse Complex

The Greensville County Courthouse Complex is a historic courthouse center located at South Main Street between Hicksford Avenue and Spring Street in Emporia, Virginia. The Beaux Arts style courthouse was constructed between 1831-32. The portico was added in 1907 with more additions in 1961 and 1997

Emporia, VA Historic Courthouses

Things to do near Emporia, VA

Hermitage Country Club -Sabot

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Meadowcreek Golf Course

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Waterfront Country Club, The

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Hermitage Country Club -Manakin

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