Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
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Facts and practical information
Diamond Hill Baptist Church is a historic African-American Baptist church located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It was built in 1886, and is a three-story, "L"-shaped, brick church building in the Late Gothic Revival style. It has brick buttresses capped with limestone, Gothic pointed arched windows, a three-story entrance tower with steeple, and a jerkinhead roof. From 1958 to 1963 the pastor was Virgil Wood, the pastor most associated with the Civil Rights Movement in Lynchburg. ()
Built: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 37°24'27"N, 79°8'37"W
Day trips
Diamond Hill Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bank of the James Stadium, Anne Spencer House, Lynchburg Museum, First Baptist Church.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Diamond Hill Baptist Church?
Nearby attractions include Twelfth Street Industrial Historic District, Lynchburg (5 min walk), Diamond Hill Historic District, Lynchburg (6 min walk), Federal Hill Historic District, Lynchburg (8 min walk), First Baptist Church, Lynchburg (9 min walk).
How to get to Diamond Hill Baptist Church by public transport?
The nearest stations to Diamond Hill Baptist Church:
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- Kemper Street Station (19 min walk)
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- Lynchburg (19 min walk)