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Lynchburg, Virginia

Located in Independent City, Virginia, Lynchburg was founded in 1757. Named for ferryman — NOT the word 'lynching.'. Liberty U has 100K+ students (mostly online).
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Founded 1757 | Population 83,000 | Peak 83,000 (2024) | County Independent City

Top 10 Most Important Events for Lynchburg, Virginia

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1757Founded: John Lynch's ferry.
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1852Incorporated: Lynchburg was officially incorporated as a city.
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1971Liberty University: Jerry Falwell founds it.
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2010Modern Era: Lynchburg continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1757 Culture
Founded
1852 Government
Incorporated
1971 Culture
Liberty University
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Named for ferryman — NOT the word 'lynching.'.
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Liberty U has 100K+ students (mostly online).
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Blue Ridge foothills along the James River.
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Lynchburg is located in Independent City, Virginia.
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Lynchburg was founded in 1757.

Famous People from Lynchburg, Virginia

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Desmond Doss
Combat Medic, Conscientious Objector · Born Feb 7, 1919 · Died Mar 23, 2006 (age 87)
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Jerry Falwell
Preacher, Public Figure · Born Aug 11, 1933 · Died May 15, 2007 (age 73)
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Skeet Ulrich
Actor, Voice Actor · Born Jan 20, 1970 · Age 56
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Leland D. Melvin
Astronaut, Engineer · Born Feb 15, 1964 · Age 62
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Lucius Shepard
Writer, Musician · Born Aug 21, 1943 · Died Mar 18, 2014 (age 70)
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