Farmville Historic District, listed on the NRHP in Prince Edward County, Virginia
The Farmville Historic District is an area in Virginia containing buildings from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, ranging from homes and churches to shops and warehouses. Most structures display Greek Revival features like tall columns and simple lines, with several brick buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s still standing along Main Street and residential neighborhoods.
The district began in the late 1700s and grew through tobacco trading along the Appomattox River. A major fire in 1898 led to the construction of new brick warehouses that remain standing today and shaped the area's character.
The district's architecture reflects how residents lived and worked across different time periods. Walking through the neighborhoods, you see buildings that tell stories of everyday life from the early 1800s onward and the community's evolution.
Most buildings in the district are privately owned but viewable from public streets, allowing visitors to explore on foot. You can walk at your own pace through residential neighborhoods and along Main Street to see the architecture and layout without needing special access.
The Whitfield Building from the early 1860s displays a rare Greek Key pattern above its windows, a design sourced from historic architecture books. The Davidson Building features a pressed tin ceiling that adds distinctive character and is often overlooked by passersby.
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