Emporia, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

General Edward E. Goodwyn

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009

1. General Edward E. Goodwyn Marker

Inscription. Edward Everard Goodwyn was born in Greensville Co. on 26 Sept. 1874. An Emporia businessman and civic leader, he also commanded the Virginia American Legion (1922-1923) and was a member of its National Executive Committee (1923-1925). Goodwyn served in the Fourth Virginia Regiment of the Virginia Volunteers reaching the rank of colonel. During World War I, he was stationed in France. In 1940, Gov. James H. Price appointed him brigadier general of the Virginia Protective Force, a post he held throughout World War II. He was a member of the Senate of Virginia from 1946 to 1947. Goodwyn died on 29 April 1961 and is buried northwest of here.

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 (DHR) 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. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 301) and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Emporia VA 23847, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia

and specifically in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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 (1757-1835) (about 300 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); The Worst of War (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.

Other markers no longer nearby. Bishop William McKendree (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named Village View (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Bernard Fisher, May 9, 2009

2. General Edward E. Goodwyn Marker

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 1,156 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2009, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.