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

Dr. Phillip F. Morris

1853 - 1923

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

1. Dr. Phillip F. Morris Marker

Inscription. Pastor of Court Street Baptist Church, 1883-1896

Led the Split Congregation and Founded

Eighth Street Baptist Church, 1898-1911

First President of Virginia Theological Seminary and College, 1888-1890
Dr. Morris is buried only a few feet away alongside his wife and two small children. These graves occupy an area which had been in constant use for over 100 years before his death, and are an example of early citizens buried "on top" of each other.

Because of this overcrowding and lack of early record keeping, City Council, in 1925, prohibited further burials within the original walled area of the cemetery.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.

Location. 37° 24.844′ N, 79° 9.313′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. Marker can be reached from 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

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marker. The Early Mayors (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Josiah Holbrook (a few steps from this marker); Josiah Leake (a few steps from this marker); Henry Holdcroft Norvell (a few steps from this marker); James River Suicide (a few steps from this marker); European Immigrants (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.

Additional commentary.
1. Virginia Theological Seminary and College
In 1996, the school was given its current name Virginia University of Lynchburg.

— Submitted August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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 239 times since then and 30 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.