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

Federal Hill

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

1. Federal Hill Marker

Inscription. Lynchburg's first residential suburb became part of the city by annexation in 1814 and 1819. Houses within the neighborhood's nine block area represent over a hundred years of architectural styles that include Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival. It was on this hill in 1855 that gas as a heating and light source was first introduced into a private home in Lynchburg.

Local historic district designated by City of Lynchburg

Erected by City of Lynchburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 37° 24.74′ N, 79° 8.892′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in College Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Federal Street and Eigth Street, on the left when traveling east on Federal Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lynchburg VA 24504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jackson Street United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia Teachers Association (about 500 feet away); Micajah Davis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rosalie Slaughter Morton, M.D. (1872-1968) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Latham's Battery

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Carter Glass House (approx. ¼ mile away); Samuel D. Rockenbach, 1869–1952 (approx. ¼ mile away); Lynchburg (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.

Also see . . . Federal Hill Historic District. National Register of Historic Places (Submitted on November 9, 2021.)

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012

2. Federal Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.