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

Battle of Lynchburg Memorial Arch

August 14, 2021

1. Battle of Lynchburg Memorial Arch Marker

Inscription. Memorial arch erected June 1924 by the Old Dominion Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy commemorating the Battle of Lynchburg which took place June 18, 1864 at this point on the line of defences facing the Old Salem Turnpike.

Erected 1924 by Old Dominion Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1924.

Location. 37° 23.397′ N, 79° 10.389′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Fort Hill. Memorial is on Memorial Avenue. 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. This Reservation (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 Fort Early (within shouting distance of this marker); Spring Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lynchburg College (approx. 0.9 miles 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 174 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 16, 2021.