Lynchburg Courthouse
The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. For a second stop, Appomattox Court House is 19 mi away. Highs of 69–83°F make April, May, June, September and October the mildest time to go.
A museum inside Lynchburg
You can stay in Lynchburg
Lynchburg Courthouse is inside Lynchburg, which has 36 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) has airline service, about 7 miles from Lynchburg Courthouse.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lynchburg Courthouse
The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. The building is executed in stucco-over-brick on a granite ashlar basement and is an example of the Greek Revival. The building is capped by a shallow dome located over the intersection of the ridges. At the top of the dome is a small open belfry consisting of a circle of small Ionic columns supporting a hemispherical dome. The front of the court house has a three-bay Doric portico.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It is located in the Court House Hill-Downtown Historic District.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1972) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1972)
Overnight near Lynchburg Courthouse
Close by, places to stay are in Lynchburg (36) and Madison Heights (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lynchburg Courthouse | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | in town | — | 36 31 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 81,347 | $230K | C |
| Madison Heights | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 10,266 | $191K | — |
| Appomattox | 18 mi east | 25 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,025 | $162K | — |
| Concord | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,462 | $228K | — |
| Bedford | 21 mi west | 30 min | 7 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 7,911 | $223K | C+ |
| Amherst | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 2,146 | $221K | B |
| Timberlake | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 1 1 motel | 12,725 | $236K | — |
| Altavista | 21 mi south | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 3,353 | $143K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Lynchburg Courthouse
Other well-known places within 69 miles.
Big draw68 mi Park & preserveAppalachian Trail3.0M visitors a year
119 mi National Historical ParkAppomattox Court House National Historical Park77K visitors a year
34 mi LakeSmith Mountain Lake
69 mi LandmarkProject Greek Island
55 mi Stadium & arenaScott Stadium
222 mi LandmarkNational D-Day Memorial
56 mi Stadium & arenaJohn Paul Jones Arena
330 mi LandmarkRed Hill Patrick Henry National MemorialPhoto credits
Appalachian Trail: Paulba. Original uploader was Paulbalegend at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: Doug Coldwell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Smith Mountain Lake: Jay White, Public domain · Project Greek Island: Z22, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Scott Stadium: Mak7912, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National D-Day Memorial: RebelAt at English Wikipedia, Public domain · John Paul Jones Arena: Bob Mical, CC BY 2.0 · Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial: Jamestown Official Photo Corp., Public domain
Lynchburg Courthouse in questions
Is Lynchburg Courthouse in Lynchburg?
Yes. It’s inside Lynchburg, VA.
When is the best time to visit Lynchburg Courthouse?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 69–83°.
How far is Lynchburg Courthouse from Greensboro?
About 99 miles southwest of Greensboro, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Lynchburg Courthouse?
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Richmond (RIC), about 100 miles.
Where should I stay near Lynchburg Courthouse?
Lynchburg (in town, 36 places to stay), Madison Heights (3 mi, 4 places to stay) and Appomattox (18 mi, 8 places to stay).
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