Emporia is named for the town of Emporia in Kansas and was a merger of the towns of Belfield and Hicksford in 1887.
Surrounding County Courthouses:
Independent City 
Created: 1967
County Courthouse – Emporia
Location: 315 South Main Street / Hicksford Avenue
Description: The City Courts are located in the Greensville County Courthouse.
See: The 6th Judicial Circuit includes Brunswick County, Greensville County, Hopewell, Prince George County, Surry County and Sussex County.
History: The Independent City was created in 1967. The first and present courthouse was constructed in 1831 to 1834.
Municipal Building – Emporia
Photos taken 2013