Farmville

Farmville is a county seat in Prince Edward County and Cumberland County in the state of Virginia, extending along the headwaters of the Appomattox River. The town sits at an elevation of 107 meters and connects both administrative districts through its geographic position.

The arrival of the Southside Railroad in the 1850s transformed the settlement into an important transportation hub during the steam locomotive era. During the 1950s, all public schools closed for five years in response to nationwide court decisions.

The Robert Russa Moton Museum preserves the memory of the 1951 student strike, when teenagers protested against unequal school conditions. Visitors can walk through the classrooms where the protests began, which later had nationwide impact.

The town is accessible through several highways and rail connections that enable travel to neighboring Virginia regions. The settlement works well as a stopover when driving through the central part of the state.

The local district was the only one nationwide to close its entire public school system in response to federal decisions. This five-year closure affected an entire generation of children and their families.

Location: Prince Edward County

Location: Cumberland County

Elevation above the sea: 107 m

Industry: coal

Website: http://farmvilleva.com

GPS coordinates: 37.30210,-78.39194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:20