Lynchburg Courthouse

The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at . Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace.
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  • Opening hours:
    Monday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—4:00 PM
    Sunday: noon—4:00 PM
  • Type: Museum
  • Description: is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia.
  • Also known as: “Lynchburg Museum” and “Old Lynchburg City Courthouse”
  • Address: 901 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bragassa Toy Store and Academy of Music.

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 1,100 feet southeast of Lynchburg Courthouse.

Theater building
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The is a historic theatre building located in . The three-story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. is situated 1,400 feet north of Lynchburg Courthouse.

Church
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The is a historic Gothic Revival church located at 1100 Court Street, . is situated 890 feet southeast of Lynchburg Courthouse.

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
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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 Lynchburg Courthouse.

Lynchburg Courthouse

Latitude
37.41369° or 37° 24′ 49″ north
Longitude
-79.14435° or 79° 8′ 40″ west
Elevation
709 feet (216 metres)
Inception
1855
Open location code
8792CV74+F7
Open­Street­Map ID
way 206455114
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­civic
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­building
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Wiki­data ID
Q6708471
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Lynchburg Sheriff’s Office and Public Safety Building.

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Explore places such as Our Confederate Soldiers and Monument Terrace Lot.

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