1893 Map of Farmville

About this map

Farmville and its surrounding counties are depicted here during a pivotal era for Southside Virginia's rail-and-river network. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Appomattox River, which serves as a natural boundary for Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. Transportation infrastructure is the dominant feature of this survey, highlighting the critical crossings of the Norfolk and Western RR and the Richmond and Danville RR. Most notable is the massive High Bridge east of Farmville, a structure of immense strategic importance during the late 19th century.