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Tarleton's Movements
Landmarks – Emporia, Virginia
Inscription. At this point Tarleton, the British cavalryman, crossed the Meherrin River, May 14, 1781. Sent ahead of Cornwallis's army, he had raided through Southampton and Greensville counties. , Erected 1931 by Conservation & ... More on HMDB
Crewe Country Club
Golf Courses – Crewe, Virginia
This beautiful course is semi hilly and appears easier than it actually is. The fairways are fairly wide and flat, while the postage stamp greens average 600-square feet in size, therefore making s... More on Golf.com
Gordon Linwood Vincent (1867-1926)
Landmarks – Emporia, Virginia
Inscription. Here lived Gordon L. Vincent, who represented Greensville and Sussex counties in the 1901-1902 Virginia Constitutional Convention. A successful and respected business leader, Vincent headed the Emporia Manufacturing Company, ... More on HMDB
Nottoway County / Dinwiddie County
Landmarks – Blackstone, Virginia
Inscription. (Obverse), Nottoway County: Area 310 Square Miles, Formed in 1788 from Amelia, and named for an Indian tribe. Tarleton passed through this county in 1781. Here lived William Hodges Man... More on HMDB
Emporia Railroad History
Trains – Emporia, Virginia
Inscription. The Petersburg Railroad was constructed in the early 1830s between Petersburg, Virgina and Weldon, North Carolina, through the towns of Belfield and Hicksford (present-day Emporia). It is considered the first railroad ... More on HMDB
Originals by Randi
Art Collectables Shopping – Emporia, Virginia
Originals by Randi offers a unique collection of gift, art and antiques. We also have a large collection of consignment furniture and gourmet foods. ... More on Virginia.org
William Mahone's Birthplace
Landmarks – Franklin, Virginia
Inscription. Three and a half miles southwest, at Monroe, Major-General William Mahone was born, December 1, 1826. He served brilliantly in the Confederate army throughout the war, and won the title, "Hero of the Crater, " at Petersburg, ... More on HMDB
Court House Lunenburg County, Virginia
Landmarks – Lunenburg, Virginia
Inscription. Also known as, "The Old Free State", First court constituted, May 5, 1746. First court convened in, This building, March 12, 1827. Placed by, William H. Taylor Chapter D. A. R. 1959, , Erected 1959 by William H. Taylor ... More on HMDB
The Boyd Tavern
Landmarks – Boydton, Virginia
Ever since its oldest portion was built in 1790, this prominent Boydton landmark has seen more than two centuries of enlargements and expansion. Today its period rooms and exhibits relate the story... More on Heritage
Governor Alexander Spotswood
Landmarks – Brodnax, Virginia
Inscription. Alexander Spotswood (1676-1740) was Governor of Virginia from 1710 to 1722. Born in Africa of a Scottish family, he had distinguished himself at the Battle of Bleinheim and was wounded. He was appointed to the governors ... More on HMDB
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