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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCFL_london-armouries_London-ON.html
Completed in 1905, the London Armouries is attributed to Department of Public Works architect, T. E. Fuller. It was the home of the militia units of the Royal Canadian Regiment, the First Hussars, the Royal Canadian Artillery, Royal Canadian Army …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCFK_crimean-war-cannons_London-ON.html
These cannon were used at the seige of Sebastopol, and were brought to this country after the capture of that city by the British in 1855. Sir John Carling was instrumental in procuring these three pieces for this city. This gun is a British piece…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCFJ_london-south-african-war-memorial_London-ON.html
"In Honour of the Men from the London District who Fought for the Empire in South Africa, and in Memory of Those Who Fell."1899 - 1902[First Panel]Pte. D. L. Moore, R.C.R.- Feb 14th, 1900Pte. J. A. Donegan, 26th M.Lt.I.- Feb 18th, 1900Pte. R. Smit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCFI_sussex-county-greensville-county_Emporia-VA.html
Sussex CountyArea 515 Square MilesFormed in 1753 from Surry, and named for an English county. Cornwallis passed through this county in 1781.
Greensville CountyArea 307 Square MilesFormed in 1780 from Brunswick, and probably named for Sir Richar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCE0_grave-of-gen-john-r-chambliss-jr_Emporia-VA.html
Brig. Gen. John Randolph Chambliss, Jr., C.S.A., is buried just west of here. Born in Hicksford (present-day Emporia) on 23 January 1833, Chambliss graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1853. During the Civil War, he commanded …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCDW_emporia-railroad-history_Emporia-VA.html
The Petersburg Railroad was constructed in the early 1830s between Petersburg, Virgina and Weldon, North Carolina, through the towns of Belfield and Hicksford (present-day Emporia). It is considered the first railroad in the South built in a north…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCDB_hicksford-raid_Emporia-VA.html
On 7 Dec. 1864, Union Maj. Gen. Gouverneur K. Warren led 28,000 men south from Petersburg to destroy the Petersburg Railroad between Stony Creek and the Meherrin River railroad bridge at Hicksford, thereby severing the Confederate supply line. Two…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCDA_village-view_Emporia-VA.html
Village View, a stately Federal-style mansion, was built about 1795 by James Wall and remodeled in 1823 by Nathaniel Land. It is notable for its elaborate scrollwork in the fanlight and sidelights around the front door, ornately carved mantels, de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCD9_village-view_Emporia-VA.html
Just west of you is the railbed of the original Petersburg and Weldon Railroad, a major supply line to the Confederate army in Petersburg and Richmond. Because of its importance, the Union army made an effort to destroy the line here at Hicksford …