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Hicksford–Emporia Historic District

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merged to form the town of Emporia. The district generally consists of late 19th century or early 20th century, when Hicksford–Emporia began to evolve from a small agricultural outpost to a large commercial and governmental center. Located at the heart of the district is the separately listed
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and 2 contributing objects in the Hicksford section of Emporia. In 1848, Hicksford was a stop on the
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The Widow’s Son’s Masonic Lodge, one of numerous historic buildings within the district
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Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia
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Sandra Scaffidi and Department of Historic Resources staff (August 2007).
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property in Emporia, Virginia on the National Register of Historic Places
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The WW1 cannon in front of the Greensville County Court House
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Historic Marker for the grave of General John R. Chambliss
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National Register of Historic Places in Emporia, Virginia
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History of the National Register of Historic Places
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You can help Knowledge by 21:United States historic place 7: 1202:National Historic Landmarks 294:is also separately listed. 273:. 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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Virginia Landmarks Register

Hicksford–Emporia Historic District is located in Virginia
Hicksford–Emporia Historic District is located in the United States
Emporia, Virginia
36°41′10″N 77°32′34″W / 36.68611°N 77.54278°W / 36.68611; -77.54278
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historic district
Emporia, Virginia
contributing buildings
Petersburg Railroad
Belfield
Greensville County Courthouse Complex
Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building
National Register of Historic Places
The former Citizen's National Bank
The WW1 cannon in front of the Greensville County Court House
Historic Marker for the grave of General John R. Chambliss
Local restaurant across from the courthouse


"National Register Information System"
National Register of Historic Places
National Park Service
"Virginia Landmarks Register"
"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hicksford–Emporia Historic District"
Accompanying four photos
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