Belfield-Emporia Historic District

Collectively, the Hicksford Historic District and Belfield Historic District tell the story of the evolution of Emporia from two small early-19th-century crossroads to a merged, active city and the seat […]

Greensville County Training School

Greensville County Training School in the city of Emporia was constructed in 1929 for African Americans. The Julius Rosenwald Fund provided financial assistance and building plans for the original six-teacher, […]

Hicksford-Emporia Historic District

Collectively, the Hicksford Historic District and Belfield Historic District tell the story of the evolution of Emporia from two small early-19th-century crossroads to a merged, active city in Virginia’s Southside […]

Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building

The Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building, completed in 1902, is a miniature version of the commercial structures that gave turn-of-the-20th-century America’s main streets architectural dignity. Even such a small […]

Village View

Surrounded by spacious, park-like grounds, Village View is the city of Emporia’s outstanding example of Federal architecture. The imposing house features a refined main stair, richly ornamented mantels, and unusual […]

Greensville County Courthouse Complex

Greensville County’s courthouse square in the city of Emporia, which has served as the location of the county’s seat of government since 1787, preserves three buildings of architectural interest in […]