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Hicksford Raid
Landmarks – Emporia, Virginia
Inscription. On 7 Dec. 1864, Union Maj. Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren led 28,000 men south from Petersburg to destroy the Petersburg Railroad between Stony Creek and the Meherrin River railroad bridge at Hicksford, thereby severing the ... More on HMDB
History At Stony Creek
Landmarks – Stony Creek, Virginia
Inscription. In 1864, supplies for Lee's army were carted from the Weldon Railroad here to Petersburg. Here the Union Cavalryman, Wilson, returning from his raid in Burkeville, fought an action with Lee's cavalry, June 28-29, 1864. ... More on HMDB
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park @ Empori
Campgrounds – Emporia, Virginia
Dogs of all sizes are allowed. There are no additional pet fees. Dogs must be well behaved, may not be left unattended, and be leashed and cleaned up after. Dogs are not allowed in the buildings or... More on DogFriendly.com
Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr.
Landmarks – Emporia, Virginia
Inscription. Brig. Gen. John Randolph Chambliss, Jr. C. S. A. is buried just west of here. Born in Hicksford (present-day Emporia) on 23 January 1833, Chambliss graduated from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point in 1853. During ... More on HMDB
Bear Path Acres
Things To Do – Franklin, Virginia
An animal sanctuary with native wildlife, exotics from all over the world, reptiles, and farm animals. Fun for the whole family! Creating awareness, values, and understanding of animals and their environment through education. Bear ... More on familydaysoutusa
Hanks Sportsroom
Things To Do – Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Hanks Sportsroom - Here’s the problem with most bars: the vibe sometimes dies around 1am. Luckily for you, when most bars are sweeping up the floors and closing shop, Hanks Sportsroom kicks it into another ... More on clubzone
Nansemond County / Norfolk County
Landmarks – Suffolk, Virginia
Inscription. The principal villages of the Nansemond Indians stood just east of here on the Nansemond River. The Nansemonds fought frequently with the English colonists who arrived in 1607 as the I... More on HMDB
Emporia Country Club
Golf Courses – Emporia, Virginia
The 18-hole "Emporia" course at the Emporia Country Club facility in Emporia, Virginia features 6,380 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 69.7 and it has a sl... More on golflink.com
The Colonial Dames of America Monument
Landmarks – Brodnax, Virginia
Inscription. In 1924 the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia acquired three and three-quarters acres of land on which the fort was presumed to have been built, then erected a monument ... More on HMDB
Gaston Grill
Restaurants – Gaston, North Carolina
The best cheeseburger I have ever eaten!! More on Yahoo! Travel
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