History of Farmville, Virginia, USA

1854 - Farmville
Farmville, a post-village of Prince Ed ward county, Virginia, is finely situated on the Appomatox river, 08 miles W. S. W. from Richmond. The South side railroad connects it with Petersburg and Richmond. The river is navigable for batteaus from this place to its mouth, and the village has an active trade. Farmville contains 3 churches, 1 bank, 1 newspaper office, and several tobacco factories. Population, in 1853, about 1500.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1865 - April 7 - Battle of Farmville VA

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1895 - Farmville
Farmville, a post-village, capital of Prince Edward co., Va., on the Appomattox River, 26 miles by rail N.W. of Nottoway Court-House, and 18 miles by rail S. by W. of Cumberland Court-House. It has 7 churches, 2 banks, a female state normal school, a newspaper office, and manufactures of plough-handles and tobacco. Pop. 2404.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1916
Farmville, a banking post-town, capital of Prince Edward co., Vs., on the Appomattox River, and on the Nor folk and Western and the Farmville and Powhatan Rs., 68 miles W. of Petersburg. It has a female state normal school and manufactures of tobacco, etc Pop. in 1900, 2471. The Farmville Lithia Springs are located near here.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

1923 - STATE NORMAL SCHOOL DAMAGED BY FIRE. FARMVILLE COLLEGE FOR GIRLS SUFFERS LOSS OF $200,000.
WING OF MAIN BUILDING COMPLETELY DESTROYED - NEARLY FIVE HUNDRED WOMEN-STUDENTS ROUTED FROM SLEEP -
ALL ESCAPED UNINJURED - FIREMEN CALLED FROM OTHER CITIES BUT WERE TURNED BACK WHEN FIRE WAS CONTROLLED.

(By The Associated Press.)

Farmville, Va., Nov. 17. - Between 450 and 500 women students at the State Normal School here were routed from their sleep early today by a fire which destroyed a wing of the main building with an estimated loss of $200,000. Of the 800 students enrolled at the school, more than half of them were housed in the main building and about 100 of these in the rear wing. All were gotten to safety however, without any injury and with the loss of only a few of their personal belongings.
The fire was discovered at 4:30 o'clock this morning by a night watchman and a matron who, in making their rounds, saw smoke coming from the end of the dining room near the kitchen. An alarm was immediately sounded and with little confusion the occupants of the building marched ... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Farmville:
1. High Bridge Trail State Park: Explore the breathtaking High Bridge Trail State Park, which features a historic railroad bridge towering over the Appomattox River. It's perfect for hiking, biking, or simply enjoying a leisurely stroll with beautiful views.

2. Longwood University: Visit Longwood University, a picturesque campus known for its historic architecture and beautiful gardens. You can also catch a performance at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts or attend cultural events held on campus.

3. Hampden-Sydney College: Take a short drive to Hampden-Sydney College, one of the oldest all-male colleges in the United States. The campus is steeped in history and offers a serene setting for a leisurely walk.

4. Robert Russa Moton Museum: Learn about the Civil Rights Movement at the Robert Russa Moton Museum, which was once a segregated school and played a significant role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States.

5. The Woodland: A Farmville Bistro:... Read MORE...