Daniels Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Inner Defenses 1864

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

1. Inner Defenses 1864 Marker

Inscription. A line of shallow entrenchments extended from near this point along the crest of the hill to the east. These works were occupied by the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute, who had marched here with General Breckinridge after the Institute at Lexington was burned by General Hunter.

Erected 1941 by Virginia Conservation Commission. (Marker Number Q-6-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list.

Location. 37° 25.611′ N, 79° 9.206′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Daniels Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Rivermont Avenue and Fitzhugh Place, on the right when traveling east on Rivermont Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Rives Childs (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Point of Honor (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacob E. Yoder (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Point of Honor (approx. 0.7 miles away); Allen Weir Freeman, M.D. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Douglas Southall Freeman

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(approx. 0.7 miles away); Abram Frederick Biggers and Biggers School (approx. ¾ mile away); Lynchburg History (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Rivermont Ave (facing east) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

2. Rivermont Ave (facing east)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.