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Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The population was 77,203 as of 2012. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the banks of the James River, Lynchburg is known as the "City of Seven Hills" or "The Hill City. " Lynchburg was the only major city in Virginia that did not fall to the Union in the American Civil War.

Located at 37.4036, -79.17 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lynchburg College

Lynchburg College is a private college in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA, related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The Princeton Review lists it as one of the 368 best colleges in the nation. LC is cited in Colleges That Change Lives and is also profiled in The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.

Located at 37.3985, -79.181 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battle of Lynchburg

The Battle of Lynchburg was fought on June 17–18, 1864, two miles outside Lynchburg, Virginia, as part of the American Civil War. The Union Army of West Virginia, under Maj. Gen. David Hunter, attempted to capture the city but was repulsed by Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Anderson Early.

Located at 37.3845, -79.1832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Calvin Falwell Field

Calvin Falwell Field, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium. The New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers played in the inaugural game at City Stadium on April 11th, 1940 in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000.

Located at 37.3928, -79.1656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Virginia University of Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private, historically black university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The university currently offers instruction and degrees, primarily in religious studies, including a Doctorate of Ministry program.

Located at 37.3952, -79.1517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lynchburg – Kemper Street Station

Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station is a passenger rail and bus station located at 825 Kemper Street in the city of Lynchburg, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. The facility currently houses the local operations for intercity transportation vendors Amtrak and Greyhound Lines.

Located at 37.4064, -79.1571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Edward Steptoe

Edward Jenner Steptoe (November 7, 1815 - April 1, 1865) was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1000 Indian warriors. The battle, and the subsequent (successful) retreat, is also known as "the Steptoe Disaster."

Located at 37.4023, -79.1392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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E. C. Glass High School

E. C. Glass High School is a public school in Lynchburg, Virginia. It was founded in 1871 as Lynchburg High School and was named for long-time Superintendent of Public Schools in Lynchburg, Edward Christian Glass.

Located at 37.4077, -79.1666 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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