In my 30 minute Lynchburg photo-shoot, I also learned that John Lynch founded the city in 1786. I have the picture to prove it. I am assuming that it would be far too an elaborate prank to pull of deceit in such a public setting.
John Lynch, founder of Lynchburg in 1786
WWI Memorial at the Lynchburg, VA courthouse
Walking up the staircase leading to the Lynchburg Courthouse has several memorials to those from Lynchburg that sacrificed their lives in wars.
Here is a pic from the WWI Memorial
I got the chance to walk quickly through the historic part of downtown Lynchburg before the sun went down. The architecture is interesting to look at, I wish there were more of it.
The Amazing Square building was interesting.
Death To All Insects
Here is a pic of the Courthouse, which is now a museum of Lynchburg history. I guess this is a fairly famous view — it was one of the pictures hanging in my hotel room.
Lynchburg Courthouse