The Folly

The Folly is a building in , , . The Folly is situated nearby to the historic building , as well as near the neighborhood .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bragassa Toy Store and Lynchburg Courthouse.

Historic building
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The is a historic commercial building located in , United States. In 1871, Francisco Bragassa purchased the property and in 1875 to 1876, he built the confectionery and toy store in Italianate style. is situated 810 feet northwest of The Folly.

Museum
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The is a historic courthouse building located at . Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. is situated 1,900 feet northwest of The Folly.

Historic site
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The is a national historic district located in . 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. 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.

Neighborhood
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The is a national historic district located in . The district is irregularly shaped and approximately 14 blocks in area.

Neighborhood
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The encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in .

Town
is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 1½ miles northeast of The Folly.

The Folly

Latitude
37.41042° or 37° 24′ 38″ north
Longitude
-79.13947° or 79° 8′ 22″ west
Elevation
640 feet (195 metres)
Open location code
8792CV66+56
Geo­Names ID
4789169
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