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

This Reservation

August 14, 2021

1. This Reservation Marker

Inscription. This reservation was secured through the efforts of R.B. Dameron, David Walker and Ruth H. Early in 1905 from Campbell County School Trustees for the O.D. Chapter which in 1920 placed it in the charge of Fort Hill Club for Preservation.

Erected by Old Dominion Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 37° 23.396′ N, 79° 10.389′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Fort Hill. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Memorial Avenue (Virginia Route 163) and Fort Avenue (Business U.S. 460), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Lynchburg Memorial Arch (here, next to this marker); Lynchburg During The Civil War (here, next to this marker); Jubal Early Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Early (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

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Fort Early (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lynchburg College (approx. one mile away); Memorial Avenue (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2021. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 16, 2021.