The Folly
The Folly is a building in Lynchburg, Central Virginia, Virginia. The Folly is situated nearby to the historic building Bragassa Toy Store, as well as near the neighborhood Diamond Hill Historic District.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bragassa Toy Store and Lynchburg Courthouse.
Bragassa Toy Store
Historic building
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The Bragassa Toy Store is a historic commercial building located in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. In 1871, Francisco Bragassa purchased the property and in 1875 to 1876, he built the confectionery and toy store in Italianate style. Bragassa Toy Store is situated 810 feet northwest of The Folly.
Lynchburg Courthouse
Museum
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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. Lynchburg Courthouse is situated 1,900 feet northwest of The Folly.
Lower Basin Historic District
Historic site
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The Lower Basin Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district defines a commercial and industrial warehouse area located between the downtown commercial area to the south and the James River waterfront to the north. Lower Basin Historic District is situated 1,300 feet north of The Folly.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Diamond Hill Historic District and Kemper Street Industrial Historic District.
Diamond Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Diamond Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district is irregularly shaped and approximately 14 blocks in area.
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Madison Heights
Town
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Madison Heights is a census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison Heights is situated 1½ miles northeast of The Folly.
The Folly
- Type: Building
- Location: Lynchburg, Central Virginia, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.41042° or 37° 24′ 38″ northLongitude
-79.13947° or 79° 8′ 22″ westElevation
640 feet (195 metres)Open location code
8792CV66+56GeoNames ID
4789169
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