National Register of Historic Places

Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building

Emporia (Independent City), Emporia County, Virginia
Listed
May 6, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79003278

About this property

The Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building, also known as the Old Public Library, is a historic bank building located at Emporia, Virginia. It was built in 1902, and is a one-story, eclectic, red and yellow brick structure with a concave mansard roof. The front facade features a galvanized sheet-metal cornice that may have been manufactured by H. T. Klugel. The bank occupied the building until 1914, after which it housed the public library until 1977. It is currently occupied by the Greensville-Emporia Historical Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The former bank is also located within the Hicksford–Emporia Historic District.

Location

Emporia (Independent City), Emporia County, Virginia
36.68487, -77.54277

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Greensville County Courthouse Complex
Industrial
0.1 mi
Village View
Industrial
0.3 mi
Klugel, H. T., Architectural Sheet Metal Work Building
Industrial
0.8 mi
Greensville County Training School
Industrial
1.1 mi
Weaver House
Industrial
5.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Reams' Station (Hancock)
1864Civil War
4.1 mi
Battle of the Weldon Railroad (Globe Tavern)
1864Civil War
7.2 mi

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When was Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building listed on the National Register?

Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building?

Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Old Merchants and Farmers Bank Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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