Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
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Markerman62
N 36° 57.152 W 079° 22.421
17S E 644798 N 4090842
The local electric cooperative in Gretna.
Waymark Code: WM130R3
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2020
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Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative was charted March 1, 1938, by a group of Mecklenburg County residents. The first office was located in Boynton, Virginia, The group's state purpose was "To advance the position of agriculture to enrich the life of the community, to free men and women from the heavy drudgery of the home and farm, this electric system was erected by the farmers and their neighbors to whom it supplies the limitless service of electricity." In 1939, the headquarters office was moved to Chase City. Soon the service area extended from Pittsylvania County, east, to Sussex County. Later District offices were added in Emporia, Gretna, and Chase City.
Marker Title: Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Marker Location: On VA 40 just east of US 29, Gretna
County or Independent City: Pittsylvania County
Marker Program Sponsor: Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative
Marker Number: Not listed
Web Site: Not listed
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