Farmville in Prince Edward County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Longwood University
Erected 2003 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number I 15-a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 17.914′ N, 78° 23.645′ W. Marker was in Farmville, Virginia, in Prince Edward County. Marker was at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 15) and Redford Street , on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Farmville VA 23901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Longwood College (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named First Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Beulah AME Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street / Mayor J. David Crute / EACO Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. William W. H. Thackston (approx. 0.2 miles away); Four Sororities Founded (approx. ¼ mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Farmville.
Also see . . . Longwood University. University web site. (Submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.