Tinbridge Hill in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Josiah Leake
Josiah Leake
1778 - 1806
Lynchburg's
first Commonwealth Attorney
Erected by Lynchburg Committee of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 37° 24.84′ N, 79° 9.307′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker is on Taylor Street north of 4th Street 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. Henry Holdcroft Norvell (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in the Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Bransford Vawter (1815-1838) (a few steps from this marker); The Beale Treasure (a few steps from this marker); The Early Mayors (a few steps from this marker);
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 104 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
