Emporia, VA

Ireland

Emporia sits where I-95 meets US Route 58 in south-central Virginia, making it a key stopping point between the Northeast and Deep South. Long-distance travelers use I-95 to reach Richmond or North Carolina, while US Route 58 connects westward to Farmville and eastward toward Norfolk. The historic regional airport features a 4,000-foot runway that once hosted presidential visits during the 1990s.