Historic Sites in Lynchburg

 Lynchburg is home to many sites related to the the War Between the States. The Battle for Lynchburg between forces commanded by Major General Jubal A. Early (C.S.) and General David Hunter (U.S.) left the city with remnants of earthworks formed for it's defense.  Due to it's strategic location in Virginia and the quartermaster depots, railroad junctions and hospitals, Lynchburg became a target of the Union military.

Lynchburg also produced several generals and after the war became the last home to others.  Those generals born here were: Samuel Garland, Jr., Robert E. Rodes, John Echols and John Holmes Smith (promoted shortly after the war).  Generals Rodes, Garland and Smith and Colonel August Forsberg are buried in Presbyterian Cemetery and Generals Jubal Early, James Dearing and Thomas Munford have as their final resting place Spring Hill Cemetery.  Other major officers of the Confederate military such as Colonel Kirkwood Otey and Major John Warwick Daniel rest in Spring Hill, as well.

When you visit Lynchburg, plan to visit these historic places of interest:

Roane/Rodes House
1008 Harrison St.

Garland House
1008 Harrison St.

Fort Early

Generals' graves at Presbyterian Cemetery

Generals' Graves At Spring Hill Cemetery

Hunter's Raid Civil War Trail

Civil War Trails