Sheffield in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Grave of John Lynch
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012
1. Grave of John Lynch Marker
who was the proprietor of lands
upon which the city is built
and for whom the city is named.
A zealous Quaker, benevolent
gentleman and promoter of
whatever advanced the general
good of his community.
Born 1740
Died October 31, 1820.
Erected 1935 by City Council of Lynchburg.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1814.
Location. 37° 22.348′ N, 79° 11.536′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in Sheffield. It can be reached from the intersection of Fort Avenue (Business U.S. 460) and John Lynch Place, on the right when traveling east. Located in the southwest corner of the the Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5810 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg VA 24502, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Quaker Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); 91st Ohio Volunteer Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); West Virginia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Quaker Meeting House (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sandusky (about 500 feet away); To The Memory Of The Union Soldiers (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Sandusky (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lynchburg (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Quaker Meeting House (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Bernard Fisher, April 12, 2012
2. Grave of John Lynch 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 1,566 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
