Thursday, November 18, 2010

Seven Hills of Lynchburg Virginia

Lynchburg Virginia is called the city of seven Hills which is a distinction that it shares with Rome Italy. Lynchburg offers views of these 7 "Ladies":

1. Diamond Hill and White Rock Hill hve names that reflect their geographic surroudnings.
2. College Hill is named for a Pre-Civil War military school that become a hospital during the war.
3. Federal Hill is named for the former Federal Hotel.
4. Daniel's Hill is named in honor of Judge William Daniel Jr. who owned the Point of Honor Property.
5. Garland Hill was named in honor of a prominent lawyer from the city's early days, Sam Garland Jr.
6. Franklin Hill honors the patriot Benjamin Franklin.

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