Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Village View
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
1. Village View Marker
Village View, a stately Federal-style mansion, was built about 1795 by James Wall and remodeled in 1823 by Nathaniel Land. It is notable for its elaborate scrollwork in the fanlight and sidelights around the front door, ornately carved mantels, decorative interior moldings, and massive hewn beams. During Civil War engagements at Hicksford, 7-12 December 1864, Confederate major generals W. H. F. "Rooney" Lee and Wade Hampton, attended by Village View owner Capt. William H. Briggs, met at the house. After the war, Briggs conducted the Briggs Academy, a private school for boys, in a small dwelling on the east lawn. Village View is listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.Erected 1994 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UM-42.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 36° 40.874′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Village View (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop William McKendree (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Edward E. Goodwyn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gordon Linwood Vincent (approx. 0.2 miles away); Early Masonic Lodges (approx. ¼ mile away); Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans of the 1914-1918 World War I (approx. 0.4 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
2. South Main Street (facing north)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
3. Village View
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009
4. Village View
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 921 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
