National Register of Historic Places listings in Prince Edward County, Virginia facts for kids

See where Prince Edward County is in Virginia!

Welcome to Prince Edward County, Virginia! This special place is full of history, and many of its important spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of this register as a special list of buildings, places, and areas that are super important to the history of the United States. They are worth protecting and remembering.

This list shows all the cool historic places right here in Prince Edward County. There are 15 of them, and two are even more special: they are called National Historic Landmarks. This means they are extra important to the whole country's history! You can even see where these places are on a map if you look up their coordinates.

Discovering Prince Edward County's Historic Treasures

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Briery Church		November 29, 1969 (#69000371)	Northwest of the junction of U.S. Route 15 and Briery Rd. 37°05′23″N 78°28′44″W / 37.089722°N 78.478889°W / 37.089722; -78.478889 (Briery Church)	Briery	Briery Church is a historic Presbyterian church. It was built a long time ago and has been a place of worship for many years. It shows the early history of faith in the area.
2	Buffalo Presbyterian Church		April 7, 1995 (#95000395)	Buffalo Church Rd., 0.3 miles (0.48 km) south of its junction with Five Forks Rd. 37°14′27″N 78°36′02″W / 37.240833°N 78.600556°W / 37.240833; -78.600556 (Buffalo Presbyterian Church)	Pamplin	Buffalo Presbyterian Church is another old church in the county. It has a unique design and tells a story about the community's past.
3	Debtor's Prison		September 22, 1972 (#72001412)	U.S. Route 15 37°13′41″N 78°26′34″W / 37.228111°N 78.442694°W / 37.228111; -78.442694 (Debtor's Prison)	Worsham	Debtor's Prison is a very old building that was once used to hold people who owed money. It's a rare example of this type of building from early American history.
4	Falkland		June 22, 1979 (#79003071)	Northwest of Meherrin on Falkland Rd. 37°07′52″N 78°24′30″W / 37.131111°N 78.408333°W / 37.131111; -78.408333 (Falkland)	Redd Shop	Falkland is a historic home that shows how people lived a long time ago. It has special architecture that makes it important.
5	Farmville Historic District		October 30, 1989 (#89001822)	Roughly bounded by Main, Venable, High, Ely, and School Sts., 1st Ave., Irving St., 2nd Ave., Oak, W. 3rd, and Mill Sts. 37°18′06″N 78°23′48″W / 37.301667°N 78.396667°W / 37.301667; -78.396667 (Farmville Historic District)	Farmville	The Farmville Historic District is a whole area in the town of Farmville. It includes many old buildings and streets that show what the town looked like in the past.
6	First Baptist Church		February 27, 2013 (#13000046)	100 S. Main St. 37°18′03″N 78°23′35″W / 37.300833°N 78.393056°W / 37.300833; -78.393056 (First Baptist Church)	Farmville
7	Hampden-Sydney College Historic District		February 26, 1970 (#70000822)	Bounded approximately by the Hampden-Sydney College campus 37°14′34″N 78°27′32″W / 37.242639°N 78.458889°W / 37.242639; -78.458889 (Hampden-Sydney College Historic District)	Hampden-Sydney	The Hampden-Sydney College Historic District includes the campus of one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Many of its buildings are very old and have seen a lot of history.
8	High Bridge		September 12, 2008 (#08000875)	Appomattox River 37°18′43″N 78°19′10″W / 37.311944°N 78.319444°W / 37.311944; -78.319444 (High Bridge)	Farmville	High Bridge is a very long and tall bridge over the Appomattox River. It played an important role during the American Civil War and is now a popular trail for walking and biking. It also extends into Cumberland County.
9	Longwood House		March 8, 1984 (#84003564)	Johnson Dr. 37°17′30″N 78°22′46″W / 37.291528°N 78.379583°W / 37.291528; -78.379583 (Longwood House)	Farmville	Longwood House is a historic building that is part of Longwood University. It's a beautiful example of old architecture and has been a center for education for many years.
10	Robert Russa Moton Boyhood Home		April 11, 2014 (#14000149)	4162 Lockett Rd., about 10 miles (16 km) from Rice 37°19′26″N 78°16′10″W / 37.323806°N 78.269306°W / 37.323806; -78.269306 (Robert Russa Moton Boyhood Home)	Rice
11	Robert Russa Moton High School		October 24, 1995 (#95001177)	Junction of S. Main St. and Griffin Boulevard 37°17′29″N 78°23′52″W / 37.291389°N 78.397778°W / 37.291389; -78.397778 (Robert Russa Moton High School)	Farmville	Robert Russa Moton High School is a National Historic Landmark. It was a key place in the fight for equal education for all students. It is now a museum that tells this important story.
12	Old Prince Edward County Clerk's Office		September 10, 1979 (#79003072)	U.S. Route 15 37°13′44″N 78°26′32″W / 37.228889°N 78.442222°W / 37.228889; -78.442222 (Old Prince Edward County Clerk's Office)	Worsham
13	Sayler's Creek Battlefield		February 4, 1985 (#85002436)	Sayler's Creek, James Town, and Bunker Hill Rds. 37°19′55″N 78°14′48″W / 37.331944°N 78.246667°W / 37.331944; -78.246667 (Sayler's Creek Battlefield)	Farmville	Sayler's Creek Battlefield is a National Historic Landmark and the site of a major battle during the American Civil War. It was one of the last big battles before the war ended.
14	Twin Lakes State Park		October 31, 2012 (#12000906)	788 Twin Lakes Rd. 37°10′26″N 78°16′25″W / 37.173889°N 78.273611°W / 37.173889; -78.273611 (Twin Lakes State Park)	Green Bay	Twin Lakes State Park is a beautiful natural area with two lakes. It offers outdoor fun like camping and swimming, and it also has a history related to how parks were developed in Virginia.
15	Worsham High School		June 24, 2010 (#10000384)	8832 Abilene Rd. 37°13′49″N 78°26′47″W / 37.230278°N 78.446389°W / 37.230278; -78.446389 (Worsham High School)	Farmville	Worsham High School is a former school building that served the community for many years. It represents the history of education in the area.