Central Business District in Lynchburg, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Luke Jordan, Blues Pioneer
Erected 2000 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number Q-6-21.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 37° 24.701′ N, 79° 8.212′ W. Marker is in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Horseford Road, on the left when traveling north on Jefferson 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. Lynchburg History (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucile Barrow Turner (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Percival's Island Overlook (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Lynchburg History (about 500 feet away); Diamond Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Transient Bureau Fire (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cary DeVall Langhorne (1837-1948) (approx. ¼ mile away); Lucado House (1902) (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lynchburg.
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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 721 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.