Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District, Lynchburg

Name: Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District
Address: Lynchburg, United States

#55 among attractions in Lynchburg

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Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District

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Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District, Lynchburg

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The Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is situated on a promontory overlooking the Lower Basin Historic District on the south bank of the James River. The approximately 50-acre district is composed of relatively intact city blocks of religious, commercial, residential, and governmental buildings and structures ranging in date from the early 19th century to the mid-20th century. Buildings in the district represent a variety of styles from the different periods, including the Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Neoclassical, Italian Renaissance, Spanish Eclectic, Craftsman, and Art Deco styles. ()

Coordinates: 37°24'51"N, 79°8'37"W

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Central Business DistrictLynchburg United States

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Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lynchburg Museum, First Baptist Church, Academy of Music, Point of Honor.

~290 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg
2 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.
~890 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
5 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.
~1270 ftN
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
7 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.
0.4 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Point of Honor, Lynchburg
11 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.
~1020 ftW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
5 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
~1190 ftNE
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square, Lynchburg
6 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
0.6 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
15 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
~1190 ftNW
Church
Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg
6 min walk • 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.
0.5 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Lynchburg
12 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.
~520 ftNW
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
3 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.
~300 ftNW
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg (2 min walk), Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg (2 min walk), John Marshall Warwick House, Lynchburg (2 min walk), Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Court House Hill–Downtown Historic District:

Bus

Kemper Street Station (22 min walk)

Train

Lynchburg (24 min walk)