Garland Hill Historic District, Lynchburg

#50 among attractions in Lynchburg

Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture

Garland Hill Historic District location map

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Facts and practical information

The Garland Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The area is a small residential neighborhood incorporating the summit of one of the numerous hills surround downtown Lynchburg. The neighborhood was home to many of Lynchburg's oldest and most distinguished families, many of whom were associated with the tobacco industry. Buildings in the district represent a variety of styles from the early 19th century through the early 20th century including the Gothic Revival, Victorian, and Queen Anne styles, some of which were designed by Lynchburg architects Edward Frye and Stanhope S. Johnson. ()

Coordinates: 37°25'3"N, 79°9'3"W

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Day trips

Garland Hill Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg
12 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.
~1990 ftSW
Garden, Park, Cemetery
Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg
10 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.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
16 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.
~1890 ftE
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
10 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 miNE
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.
~1460 ftSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
8 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
0.6 miE
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square, Lynchburg
15 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
0.4 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
12 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
~1270 ftE
Church
Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg
7 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.
~1990 ftE
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
10 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
11 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 Garland Hill Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Western Hotel, Lynchburg (4 min walk), Fifth Street Historic District, Lynchburg (5 min walk), Kentucky Hotel, Lynchburg (6 min walk), Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Garland Hill Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Garland Hill Historic District:

Bus

Kemper Street Station (20 min walk)

Train

Lynchburg (22 min walk)