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

The Duval Holt Orchard

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

1. The Duval Holt Orchard Marker

Inscription.
These apple trees are antique varieties which are significant in the history of the State of Virginia as well as in apple propagation and development. They continue to be valued today for their hardiness, longevity and delicious fruit.

Duval Holt, a dedicated volunteer in the rehabilitation of this cemetery, selected and established these first trees to honor his wife Peggy and their three daughters, Becky, Meg and Beth.

Virginia Beauty. Grown in Carroll and Grayson Counties, Va. before the 1850s, it was popular for desserts and apple preserves.

Lady Apple. Known in France for over 300 years, it was one of the first European apples brought to America and has been prized since colonial times for Della Robía wreaths.

Ralls. Originated in the 1780s on Tobacco Row Mountain in Amherst County in the nursery of Caleb Ralls, it is the parent of today's popular 'Fuji' apple.

Virginia Hewe's Crab. Known in 1717, this was one of the major cider making varieties planted by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello.

Buckingham. Known in 1817, its origin is thought to be Louisa County, Va., root suckers were widely distributed to establish Southern orchards.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.

Location. 37° 24.833′ N, 79° 9.471′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Tinbridge Hill. It can be reached from Taylor Street 0.1 miles north of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 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 North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western 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: Lynchburg’s First Public Hanging, 1830 (a few steps

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

2. The Duval Holt Orchard Marker

from this marker); The Whitlow-Bradley Graves (within shouting distance of this marker); Ministers, Trustees and Other Religious Leaders (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermon Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel and Columbarium (within shouting distance of this marker); Ivy Chapel Union Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dovecote-Columbarium Connection (within shouting distance of this marker); Station House Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.