Grave of John Lynch

Founder of Lynchburg,

who was the proprietor of lands

upon which the city is built

and for whom the city is named.

A zealous Quaker, benevolent

gentleman and promoter of

whatever advanced the general

good of his community.

Born 1740

Died October 31, 1820.

Marker can be reached from the intersection of Fort Avenue (Business U.S. 460) and John Lynch Place, on the right when traveling east.

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