Bank of the James Stadium, Lynchburg

Name: Bank of the James Stadium
Address: 3176 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, 24501-3810, United States
Telephone: 434-856-248

#4 among attractions in Lynchburg

Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball

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Facts and practical information

Bank of the James Stadium, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium. The New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers played in the inaugural game at City Stadium on April 11, 1940 in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000. The following professional baseball teams have all fielded affiliates of their parent club in Lynchburg: the Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Atlanta Braves. The stadium is currently home to the Lynchburg Hillcats of the Low-A East, and is one of the oldest active ballparks in Minor League Baseball. The Hillcats have been an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians since 2015. From 2010–2014 they were affiliated with the Atlanta Braves. In 2005, the Hillcats set an attendance record with a total of 151,266 fans passing through the gates. ()

Opened: 11 April 1940 (84 years ago)Capacity: 4281Coordinates: 37°23'34"N, 79°9'56"W

Address

3176 Fort AveMiller ParkLynchburg 24501-3810 United States

Contact

434-856-248

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Day trips

Bank of the James Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anne Spencer House, Lynchburg College, Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument, Diamond Hill Baptist Church.

1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Anne Spencer House, Lynchburg
27 min walk • The Anne Spencer House, in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States was, from 1903 to 1975, the home of Anne Spencer, a poet of the Harlem Renaissance.
1.1 miW
Universities and schools
Lynchburg College, Lynchburg
28 min walk • The University of Lynchburg, formerly Lynchburg College, is a private university associated with the Christian Church and located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It has approximately 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Lynchburg spans 264 acres.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument, Lynchburg
13 min walk • The Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument was started in the early 1900s, and consists of the remains of an American Civil War fort and monument located on a 1.29-acre site at Lynchburg, Virginia. Confederate forces under the command of Lt. Gen.
1.6 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
41 min walk • 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.
1.1 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Centerview, Lynchburg
29 min walk • Centerview is a historic home located at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a two-story brick house completed in 1871 in the Greek Revival style.
1 miW
37°23'53"N • 79°10'58"W
Daura Gallery, Lynchburg
26 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
1.5 miSW
37°22'39"N • 79°11'8"W
Chestnut Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
39 min walk • Church
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Twelfth Street Industrial Historic District, Lynchburg
42 min walk • The Twelfth Street Industrial Historic District in Lynchburg, Virginia is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. The area contains industrial buildings including tobacco warehouses and a commercial laundry. The area was also home to a school for African Americans and a Lodge.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Pierce Street Historic District, Lynchburg
28 min walk • The Pierce Street Historic District is a residential historic district in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district consists of two blocks of Pierce Street, and one adjoining block each of Fillmore and Buchanan Streets. The area consists of mostly vernacular houses with some Folk Victorian and Craftsman styling.
0.8 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District, Lynchburg
21 min walk • The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.
0.8 miN
37°24'15"N • 79°10'3"W
Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg
21 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bank of the James Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument, Lynchburg (13 min walk), Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg (21 min walk), Kemper Street Industrial Historic District, Lynchburg (21 min walk).

How to get to Bank of the James Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bank of the James Stadium:

Train

Lynchburg (27 min walk)

Bus

Kemper Street Station (29 min walk)