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

1858 Map of Old City Cemetery

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

1. 1858 Map of Old City Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This map was drawn by John Caruthers in 1858, for the Diuguid Undertakers business, and was paid for by City Council. Although the grid system was not adhered to with any regularity, the large sections for specific racial or class groups (e.g. "Strangers" or "Colored") remained intact. "Gate" corresponds to the present main entrance at Fourth and Taylor Streets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 37° 24.833′ N, 79° 9.306′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. It can be reached from the intersection of Taylor Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Taylor St, Lynchburg VA 24501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Virginia.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western

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World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Symbolism, Gravemarkers and Grave Decorations (here, next to this marker); Four Little Boys (here, next to this marker); Bransford Vawter (1815-1838) (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in the Cemetery (here, next to this marker); The Beale Treasure (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 Veterans (here, next to this marker); Henry Holdcroft Norvell (a few steps from this marker); William Henry "Billy" Rhodes (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 14, 2021

2. 1858 Map of Old City Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 254 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.