Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
James River Suicide
1891
In the far corner of the cemetery near the exit is a small gravemarker inscribed "Unknown White Man Drowned in James River June 1, 1891"
"About noon… a wretched and emaciated stranger apparently in the last stages of consumption, ended his life by throwing himself into the river from a boat on the Amherst bank."
"He had earlier appeared in the Mayor's court asking for his railway fare to be paid to Norfolk, but was told private charity was the only resource. He left the courtroom, it is supposed, in despair, went directly across the river and drowned himself. He was indeed a sad and pitiful case."
From: The Daily Virginian, June 2, 1891
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1891.
Location. 37° 24.835′ N, 79° 9.312′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker can be reached from Taylor Street just north of 4th Street, on the left 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Henry "Billy" Rhodes (here, next to this marker); War of 1812 Veterans (here,
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