Everything Meherrin is known for
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Built in 1731, Burke's Tavern has likely seen centuries of Virginia history unfold within its walls. This unassuming building was a working tavern and inn. In 1865, during the Civil War, Union Brigadier General Thomas…
Imagine being locked away right here, in this very spot, for the crime of owing money. This is the Debtors' Prison in Worsham, built way back in 1787. When Worsham was the county seat of Prince Edward County, this…
These walls have seen centuries of Hampden-Sydney men come and go. Venable Hall, one of the oldest dorms on campus, has been a fixture since the early 19th century. Built in stages between 1824 and 1830, Venable Hall…
Pull over for a minute, and I'll tell you about Hampden–Sydney College: a place that’s seen it all, from the birth of a nation to today's headlines. Founded in 1775, Hampden–Sydney was the last college chartered…
You're looking at a piece of living history – Cushing Hall, the oldest four-story dorm still in use in the US! Back in the early 1820s, Hampden-Sydney College was growing. They needed more space for students, so they…
Ever wonder what a quintessential Virginia courthouse town looks like? You're looking at it! Lunenburg Courthouse Historic District revolves around its 1827 courthouse, the heart of the county's legal and civic life.…
This unassuming bridge was once a crucial target in the final days of the Civil War. In April 1865, as Lee's Confederate army retreated westward, they desperately needed to cross the High Bridge to reach supplies and…
Pull over here for a second; you're looking at a piece of Virginia history designed with a little help from Thomas Jefferson himself! This is the Charlotte County Courthouse. Construction started way back in 1821 and…
Stand on this land, and you're standing where Robert Russa Moton, a man who dedicated his life to educating Black Americans, spent his formative years. Born in 1867, Moton lived here at Pleasant Shade plantation from…
Right here, Robert E. Lee's retreating Confederate army suffered a crushing defeat just days before surrendering at Appomattox. On April 6th, 1865, Union General Philip Sheridan cut off a large portion of Lee's army at…