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Lynchburg, Virginia
The Allied Arts Building in downtown Lynchburg, completed in 1931.
The Allied Arts Building in downtown Lynchburg, completed in 1931.
Official seal of Lynchburg, Virginia
Seal
Location in Virginia
Location in Virginia
Coordinates: 37°24′13″N 79°10′12″W / 37.40361, -79.17
Country United States
State Virginia
Government
 - Mayor Joan Foster
Area
 - City 49. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 8 sq mi (128. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²)
 - Land 49. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (127. 9 km²)
 - Water 0. 4 sq mi (0. 9 km²)
Elevation 630 ft (192 m)
Population (2007)
 - City 71,282
 - Density 1,321. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi (510. 2/km²)
 - Metro 239,510
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 434
FIPS code 51-47672[1]
GNIS feature ID 1479007[2]
Website: http://www.lynchburgva.gov

Lynchburg is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks ImageArea code 434png|right|The area colored red indicates the geographical region of Virginia served by area code 434poly 64 0 54 9 40 24 28 57 13 58 12 77 31 106 40 109 Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout An independent city is a City that does not form part of another general-purpose Local government entity The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state As of the 2007 census, the city has a total population of 71,282, growing from 67,720 in 2006. 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", "The Hill City" and sometimes described as "A City Unto Itself" because it is not located within any county limits, but a city in the middle of Amherst, Bedford, Campbell and Appomattox Counties. The Blue Ridge, or Blue Ridge Mountains, is a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian division The James River in the US state of Virginia is a long River, including its Jackson River source

The 2,122 square mile Metropolitan Statistical Area of Lynchburg is near the geographic center of Virginia and encompasses Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bedford County, Campbell County, City of Bedford, and City of Lynchburg. The Commonwealth of Virginia ( is an American state Amherst County is a county located in the US state &mdash officially " Commonwealth " &mdash of Virginia. Appomattox County is a county located in the US state &mdash officially " Commonwealth " &mdash of Virginia. Bedford County is a county located in the US state of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Campbell County is a county located in the US state &mdash officially " Commonwealth " &mdash of Virginia. Bedford is an Independent city located within the confines of Bedford County in the U It is the fifth largest MSA in Virginia with a population of 239,510. Other nearby cities include Roanoke, Charlottesville and Danville. For the metropolitan area see Roanoke Metropolitan Area. Roanoke is an Independent city located in the Roanoke Metropolitan Area in Charlottesville is an Independent city located within the confines of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States Danville is an Independent city in Virginia, bounded by Pittsylvania County Virginia and Caswell County North Carolina. Lynchburg's sister cities are Rueil-Malmaison, France and Glauchau, Germany. Rueil-Malmaison (ʀɥœj malmɛzɔ̃ or malmɛzɔ̃ is a commune in the western suburbs of Paris, France. Glauchau is a town in Germany, in Saxony, on the right bank of the Mulde, 7 miles north of Zwickau and 17 miles west of Chemnitz

Lynchburg is the home of Central Virginia Community College, Christ College, Liberty University, Lynchburg College, Randolph College, and Virginia University of Lynchburg. Students In the fall 2004 semester CVCC's total headcount was 4480 students 57% female 43% male Liberty University is a Christian Liberal arts University in Lynchburg Virginia. Lynchburg College is a private college in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA, related by covenant to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ with approximately Randolph College is a private Coeducational liberal arts college located in Lynchburg Virginia. Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private, historically black university located in Lynchburg Virginia. The Lynchburg MSA also includes Sweet Briar College. Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts women's college in Sweet Briar, Virginia, about north of Lynchburg Virginia.

Lynchburg is the regional center for commerce and retail. Industries within the Lynchburg MSA include nuclear technology, pharmaceuticals and material handling. A diversity of small businesses with the region has helped maintain a stable economy and minimized the downturns of the national economy. [3][4] Reaching as high as 1st place (tied) in 2007, Lynchburg has been within the Top 10 Digital Cities survey for its population since the survey's inception in 2004.

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Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 65,269 people, 25,477 households, and 15,591 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,321. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5 people per square mile (510. 2/km²). There were 27,640 housing units at an average density of 559. 6/sq mi (216. 1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 66. 63% White, 29. 70% African American, 0. 26% Native American, 1. 28% Asian, 0. 04% Pacific Islander, 0. 63% from other races, and 1. 46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 35% of the population.

There were 25,477 households out of which 27. 8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41. 6% were married couples living together, 16. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38. 8% were non-families. 32. 7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12. 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 30 and the average family size was 2. 92.

In the city the population was spread out with 22. 1% under the age of 18, 15. 5% from 18 to 24, 25. 3% from 25 to 44, 20. 8% from 45 to 64, and 16. 3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 84. 2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79. 1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,234, and the median income for a family was $40,844. Males had a median income of $31,390 versus $22,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,263. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 12. 3% of families and 15. 9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 4% of those under age 18 and 10. 7% of those age 65 or over.

Lynchburg ranks below the 2006 median annual household income for the U. S. as a whole, which was $48,200, according to the US Census Bureau. [1]

The city's population has been stable for 25+ years: in 2006, it was 67,720; in 2000, it was 65,269; in 1990, it was 66,049; in 1980, it was 66,743. [2][3]

Geography and climate

Lynchburg is located at 37°24′13″N, 79°10′12″W (37. 403672, -79. 170205)[5].

Map

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 49. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 8 square miles (128. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 9 km²), of which, 49. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 square miles (127. 9 km²) of it is land and 0. 4 square miles (1. 0 km²) of it (0. 74%) is water.

Monthly Normal and Record High and Low Temperatures
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Rec High °F 80 79 87 94 93 100 103 102 101 93 83 79
Norm High °F 37. 5 40. 6 54. 6 68 75. 5 82. 5 86. 4 85. 1 78. 3 68. 4 58 48. 4
Norm Low °F 24. 5 26. 9 34. 4 42. 6 51. 2 59. 5 63. 7 62. 4 55. 9 43. 7 35. 2 27. 9
Rec Low °F -10 -10 7 20 31 40 49 45 35 21 8 -4
Precip (in) 3. 54 3. 1 3. 83 3. 46 4. 11 3. 79 4. 39 3. 41 3. 88 3. 39 3. 18 3. 23
Source: USTravelWeather. com [4]

Adjacent counties

Business and industry

Lynchburg was founded on commerce and industry. Amherst County is a county located in the US state &mdash officially " Commonwealth " &mdash of Virginia. Bedford County is a county located in the US state of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Campbell County is a county located in the US state &mdash officially " Commonwealth " &mdash of Virginia. It features a skilled labor force, below average, and often negative, unemployment rate, [6] and below average cost of living. Of Virginia's larger metro areas, Forbes Magazine ranks Lynchburg the 5th best place in Virginia for business, with Virginia being the best state in the country for business[7]. It should be noted that only 6 places in Virginia were surveyed and most of Virginia’s cities were grouped together by Forbes as "Northern Virginia". Lynchburg achieved the rank 109 in the whole nation in the same survey.

The Lynchburg News & Advance reports that while more people are working than ever in greater Lynchburg, wages since 1990 have not kept up with inflation. Central Virginia Labor Council President Walter Fore believes this is due to lack of white-collar jobs. According to the Census Bureau, adjusted for inflation, 1990 median household income was about $39,000 compared to 2006 median household income of $36,010.

Virginia Business Magazine reports that Young Professionals in Lynchburg recently conducted a study that clearly showed how much of its young workforce has been lost[8]. According to Lee Cobb, executive director of Region 2000 Economic Development Council, Lynchburg has a reputation for being a low priority choice of location for young folks just starting out[9]. This may be further evidenced by the below state average population with high school and college degrees [10] and nearly zero population growth over the past 30 years (see Demographics above). Both the Region 2000 Economic Development Council and The Young Professionals of Central Virginia are attempting to improve the reputation and increase opportunities for young professionals.

History

First settled in 1757, Lynchburg was named for its founder, John Lynch, who at the age of 17 started a ferry service at a ford across the James River to route traffic to and from New London. The James River in the US state of Virginia is a long River, including its Jackson River source He was also responsible for Lynchburg's first bridge across the river, which replaced the ferry in 1812. The "City of Seven Hills" quickly developed along the hills surrounding Lynch's Ferry. Thomas Jefferson maintained a home near Lynchburg, called Poplar Forest. Thomas Jefferson (April 13 1743 – July 4 1826 was the third President of the United States (1801–1809 the principal author of the Declaration of Independence Poplar Forest was Thomas Jefferson 's Plantation and Plantation house in what is now Forest Virginia, near historic Lynchburg Virginia Jefferson frequented Lynchburg and remarked "Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to be useful to the town of Lynchburg. I consider it as the most interesting spot in the state. "

Lynchburg was established by charter in 1786 at the site of Lynch's Ferry on the James River. The James River in the US state of Virginia is a long River, including its Jackson River source These new easy means of transportation routed traffic through Lynchburg, and allowed it to become the new center of commerce for tobacco trading. In 1810, Jefferson wrote, "Lynchburg is perhaps the most rising place in the U. S. . . . It ranks now next to Richmond in importance. . . " Lynchburg became a center of commerce and manufacture in the 19th century, and by the 1850s, Lynchburg (along with New Bedford, Mass. ) was one of the richest towns per capita in the U. S. [11] . Chief industries were tobacco, iron and steel. Tobacco is an Agricultural product recognized as an addictive drug processed from the fresh Leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. Iron (ˈаɪɚn is a Chemical element with the symbol Fe (ferrum and Atomic number 26 Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Transportation facilities included the James River Batteau on the James River, and later, the James River and Kanawha Canal and, still later, four railroads, including the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad and the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad. The James River and Kanawha Canal was a Canal in Virginia, which was built to facilitate shipments of passengers and freight by water between the western counties The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad was an historic Railroad in the Southern United States, much of which is incorporated into the modern Norfolk Southern Railway The Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad was built between Norfolk and Petersburg Virginia and was completed by 1858.

Early on, Lynchburg was not known for its religiosity. In 1804, evangelist Lorenzo Dow wrote of Lynchburg ". . . where I spoke in the open air in what I conceived to be the seat of Satan's Kingdom. Lynchburg was a deadly place for the worship of God. God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. " This was in reference to the lack of churches in Lynchburg. As the wealth of Lynchburg grew, prostitution and other "rowdy" activities became quite common and, in many cases, ignored, if not accepted, by the "powers that be" of the time. Much of this activity took place in an area of downtown referred to as the "Buzzard's Roost. "

During the American Civil War, Lynchburg, which served as a Confederate supply base, was approached within one mile by the Union forces of General David Hunter as he drove south from the Shenandoah Valley. Causes of the war See also Origins of the American Civil War, Timeline of events leading to the American Civil War The coexistence of a slave-owning South The War Department was established by the Confederate Congress in an act on February 21, 1861. During the American Civil War, the Union was a name used to refer to the federal government of the United States, which was supported by the twenty-three David Hunter (July 21 1802 &ndash February 2 1886 was a Union general in the American Civil War. The Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia and West Virginia is bounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Appalachian Under the false impression that the Confederate forces stationed in Lynchburg were much larger than anticipated, Hunter was repelled by the forces of Confederate General Jubal Early on June 18, 1864, in the Battle of Lynchburg. Jubal Anderson Early ( November 3 1816 &ndash March 2 1894) was a Lawyer and Confederate general in the American Civil Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1864 ( MDCCCLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year The Battle of Lynchburg was a battle that took place during the American Civil War. To create the false impression, a train was continuously run up and down the tracks while the citizens of Lynchburg cheered as if reinforcements were unloading. Local prostitutes took part in the deception, misinforming their Union "clients" of the large number of Confederate reinforcements.

From April 6-10, 1865, Lynchburg served as the Capital of Virginia. The Virginia State Capitol is the seat of state government in the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Richmond, the third State Capital of Virginia. Under Gov. William Smith, the executive and legislative branches of the commonwealth moved to Lynchburg for the few days between the fall of Richmond and the fall of the Confederacy.

In the latter 19th century, Lynchburg's economy evolved into manufacturing (sometimes referred to as the "Pittsburgh of the South") and, per capita, made the city one of the wealthiest in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In 1880, Lynchburg resident James Albert Bonsack invented the first cigarette rolling machine, and shortly thereafter Dr. James Albert Bonsack ( October 9 1859, Roanoke Virginia, US &ndash June 2 1924, Philadelphia) invented in Charles Browne Fleet, a physician and pharmacological tinkerer, introduced the first mass marketed over-the-counter enema, which the company he founded still manufactures (along with other laxative and bowel cleansing products, as noted on the company's website [5]). Doctor Charles Browne Fleet ( September 18, 1843 - May 12, 1916) was a Pharmacist and inventor of the Laxative but more An enema (plural enemata or enemas) is the procedure of introducing liquids into the Rectum and colon via the Anus. Dr. Fleet also invented ChapStick as a lip balm in Lynchburg in the early 1880s. ChapStick is a Brand name for Lip balm manufactured by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, used in the United States, Australia, Canada About this time, Lynchburg was also the preferred site for the Norfolk & Western junction with the Shenandoah Valley Railroad. However, the citizens of Lynchburg did not want the junction due to the noise and pollution it would create. Therefore, it was located in what would become the City of Roanoke.

In the late 1950s, a number of interested citizens requested the federal government to change its long-planned route for the interstate highway now known as I-64 between Clifton Forge and Richmond. [12] Since the 1940s, maps of the federal interstate highway system depicted that highway taking a northern route, with no interstate highway running through Lynchburg. [13] The state highway commission's minutes reflected its approval of the northern route. [14] Although the proponents of a southern route succeeded in persuading a majority of Virginia Highway Commissioners to support the change after a study, in July 1961 Governor Lindsay Almond and U. S. Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges announced that the route would not be changed. [15] This left Lynchburg as the only city with a population in excess of 50,000 (at the time) not served by an interstate. [16].

Lynchburg is sometimes referred to as "A City Unto Itself", in part due to geographic and cultural isolation, but mostly in reference to the city's historical avoidance of State and Federal entanglements. The phrase was the title of a history book by columnist Darrell Laurant.

1919 panorama
1919 panorama

For several decades throughout the mid-20th century, the state of Virginia authorized compulsory sterilization of the mentally retarded for the purpose of eugenics. Eugenics is a social Philosophy which advocates the improvement of Human Hereditary traits through various forms of intervention The operations were carried out at the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded, now known as the Central Virginia Training School, located just outside Lynchburg. An estimated 8,300 Virginians were sterilized and relocated to Lynchburg, known as a "dumping ground" of sorts for the feeble-minded, poor, blind, epilectic, and those otherwise seen as genetically "unfit". [17]

Sterilizations were carried out for 35 years until 1972, when operations were finally halted. Later in the late 1970s, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a class-action lawsuit against the state of Virginia on behalf of the sterilization victims. The American Civil Liberties Union ( ACLU) consists of two separate Non-profit organizations the ACLU Foundation a 501(c(3 organization which focuses In Law, a class action or a representative action is a form of Lawsuit where a large group of people collectively bring a claim to court As a result of this suit, the victims received formal apologies and counseling if they chose. Requests to grant the victims reverse sterilization operations were denied.

Carrie Buck, the plaintiff in the United States Supreme Court case cBuck v. Bell, was sterilized after being classified as "feeble-minded", as part of the state's eugenics program while she was a patient at Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feebleminded in Lynchburg. Carrie Buck (1906–1983 was a Plaintiff in the United States Supreme Court case Buck v The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Buck v Bell,, was the United States Supreme Court ruling that upheld a statute instituting Compulsory sterilization of the mentally retarded

Education

The city is served by the Lynchburg City Public Schools. History Lynchburg City Schools at a Glance The Lynchburg City School Division in Lynchburg Virginia, a began operation on April 5 1871 and continues to be The school board is appointed by the Lynchburg City Council.

The city is also home to a number of private schools, including Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, James River Day School, Liberty Christian Academy, New Covenant Classical Christian School, and Virginia Episcopal School. Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic High school in Lynchburg Virginia. Virginia Episcopal School is an Episcopalian college preparatory boarding and day school located in Lynchburg Virginia, USA.

Healthcare

Centra Health manages four hospitals in the Lynchburg Area:

Along with four hospitals, Centra Health manages numerous treatment, rehabilitation, mamography, and medical facilities across Central Virginia. Bedford is an Independent city located within the confines of Bedford County in the U Farmville is a town in Cumberland and Prince Edward counties in the U

Arts and culture

Attractions and entertainment

The following attractions are located within the Lynchburg MSA:

Sports and recreation

Lynchburg claims to be the "Sports Capital of Virginia" and as such, is home to numerous sporting events and organizations including:

Lynchburg YMCA Swimming- Local swim club registered with YMCA swimming and Virginia swimming. This club was recently given the honor of a Bronze USA Swimming club for 2008. The club is one of the Top 200 in the nation, according to USA Swimming

Neighborhoods

The first neighborhoods of Lynchburg developed upon seven hills adjacent to the original ferry landing. These neighborhoods include:

Other major neighborhoods include Boonsboro, College Park, Rivermont, Fairview Heights, Fort Hill, Forest Hill (Old Forest Rd. Area), Timberlake, Windsor Hills, Sandusky, Linkhorne, and Wyndhurst.

Notable residents

Lynchburg was the home of Carter Glass, who sat for many years in Congress as a representative and Senator of the Democratic Party in the early 20th century, served as the U. Carter Glass ( January 4, 1858 &ndash May 28, 1946) was a Newspaper publisher and a American politician from Lynchburg S. Secretary of the Treasury under Woodrow Wilson, and co-sponsored a bill (the Glass-Steagall Act), which created FDIC insurance and, from 1932 until its repeal in 1999, prohibited U. The United States Secretary of the Treasury is the head of the United States Department of the Treasury, concerned with finance and monetary matters, and until The Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 established the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC in the United States and included banking reforms some of which The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC) is a United States government corporation created by the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 S. commercial banks from affiliating with investment banks (securities firms).

Lynchburg was the hometown of the late televangelist Jerry Falwell, senior pastor of the Thomas Road Baptist Church and founder of the "Moral Majority" in the early 1980s. Televangelism is the use of Television to communicate the Christian faith Jerry Lamon Falwell Sr ( August 11 1933 – May 15, 2007) was an American evangelical Christian Pastor, Thomas Road Baptist Church is a Megachurch in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Moral Majority was a political organization of the United States which had an Agenda of evangelical Christian -oriented political Lobbying He also established Liberty Baptist College, now known as Liberty University. Liberty University is a Christian Liberal arts University in Lynchburg Virginia.

It was also the birthplace of Charlie Thomas, an American rhythm and blues singer best known for his work with The Drifters and a member of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, and Donna Andrews, an American golfer who won six titles on the LPGA Tour between 1993 and 1998, including one major championship, the 1994 Nabisco Dinah Shore. The Drifters were a long-lived American Doo wop / R&B vocal group with a peak in popularity from 1953 to 1962 though several splinter Drifters continue to perform today Donna Andrews (born April 12, 1967) in Lynchburg Virginia is an American Golfer She attended the University of North Carolina The Kraft Nabisco Championship is one of the four major golf tournaments for women on the LPGA Tour. Other notable residents include:

Media

Print

Television

Radio

Transportation

Bus

The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company operates the local bus service within the city. The Greater Lynchburg Transit Company is the Non-profit, publicly-owned company responsible for providing Bus service for Lynchburg, Virginia The GLTC additionally provides the shuttle bus service on the Liberty University campus.

Rail

Amtrak's Crescent train connects Lynchburg with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Doing business as Amtrak, is a Government-owned corporation that was organized on May 1, 1971 The Crescent is a passenger Train operated by Amtrak in the eastern part of the United States. The City of New York Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D Birmingham (ˈbɝmɪŋhæm is the largest City in the US state of Alabama and is the County seat of Jefferson County. New Orleans (nʲuːˈɔrliənz nʲuːˈɔrlənz French: La Nouvelle-Orléans) is a major United States port city and the largest city in Louisiana The Amtrak station is situated at 825 Kemper Street. The Lynchburg (Amtrak station is located at 825 Kemper Street in Lynchburg Virginia. Lynchburg will be a primary hub of the TransDominion Express. Transdominion Express ( TDX) is a proposed passenger rail transportation project in Virginia in the United States.

Air

Lynchburg Regional Airport provides service by US Airways Express to Charlotte and Delta Connection to Atlanta. Lynchburg Regional Airport, also known as Preston Glenn Field, is a public Airport located five miles (8 km) southwest of the city of Lynchburg US Airways Express is an airline Brand name, rather than a fully certificated airline and as such the US Airways Express name is used by several individually owned Airlines Delta Connection is the name under which a number of individually owned Regional airlines and Comair operate short and medium haul routes in association with

Highway

Primary roadways include U.S. Route 29, U.S. Route 501, U.S. Route 221, running north-south, and U.S. Highway 460, running east-west. US Route 29 is a north-south United States highway that runs for 1036 miles (1667 km from the western suburbs of Baltimore Maryland, to Pensacola Florida US Route 501 is a spur of US Route 1. It runs 355 miles (571 km from Buena Vista, Virginia at U US Route 221 is a spur of US Route 21. It runs for 734 miles (1181 km from Lynchburg Virginia at U US Route 460 is a spur of US Route 60. It currently runs for 655 miles (1054 km from Norfolk Virginia at U Lynchburg is among the largest cities in the United States not served by an interstate, although much of Route 29 has been upgraded to interstate standard and significant improvements have been made to Highway 460.

List of local businesses

Miscellaneous

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