Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
General Edward E. Goodwyn
Erected 2002 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number UM-53.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1961.
Location. 36° 41.009′ N, 77° 32.652′ W. Marker is in Emporia, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 301) and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emporia VA 23847, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gordon Linwood Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); Bishop William McKendree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Masonic Lodges (about 600 feet away); Grave of Gen. John R. Chambliss, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Village View (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Village View (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans of the 1914-1918 World War I (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 947 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.