Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg

Name: Court Street Baptist Church
Address: 517 Court St, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
Telephone: +1 434-847-8209

#20 among attractions in Lynchburg

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The tallest object on the downtown skyline of Lynchburg, Virginia, Court Street Baptist Church stands as a testament to the black Baptist population of Lynchburg. Organized in 1843, the congregation—originally known as the African Baptist Church of Lynchburg—was the first of its kind in the city. The church was designed by R.C. Burkholder, and completed in 1880. ()

Built: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 37°24'59"N, 79°8'48"W

Address

517 Court StCollege HillLynchburg 24504 United States

Contact

+1 434-847-8209

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Day trips

Court Street Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lynchburg Museum, Old City Cemetery, First Baptist Church, Academy of Music.

~1160 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg
6 min walk • The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. The building is executed in stucco-over-brick on a granite ashlar basement and is an example of the Greek Revival.
0.6 miW
Garden, Park, Cemetery
Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg
15 min walk • The Old City Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is the oldest municipal cemetery still in use today in the state of Virginia, and one of the oldest such burial grounds in the United States.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
10 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 1100 Court Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. It is built of hard-pressed red brick on a rough granite foundation.
~840 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
5 min walk • The Academy of Music is a historic theatre building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The three story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. It was designed by Frye & Chesterman.
~1600 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Point of Honor, Lynchburg
8 min walk • Point of Honor is an historic home, now a city museum, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its name originated due to the land on which it is built being used as a clandestine dueling ground.
~520 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
3 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
~1820 ftE
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square, Lynchburg
9 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
11 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
~720 ftSE
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
4 min walk • The Allied Arts Building is a historic high-rise building located at 725 Church Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is currently being remodeled for apartments.
~890 ftSE
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
5 min walk • The Saint Paul's Vestry House is a historic building in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It was built about 1855 and is a single-story Classical Revival-style building with a simple low pitched gable roof and a rectangular plan.
~1960 ftNE
Bridge
John Lynch Memorial Bridge, Lynchburg
10 min walk • The John Lynch Memorial Bridge crosses the James River as a link between Madison Heights, Virginia and downtown Lynchburg, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Court Street Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Carter Glass House, Lynchburg (2 min walk), St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg (3 min walk), Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg (4 min walk), Western Hotel, Lynchburg (4 min walk).

How to get to Court Street Baptist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Court Street Baptist Church:

Bus

Kemper Street Station (21 min walk)

Train

Lynchburg (23 min walk)