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Campbell County &
Lynchburg, VA
New 26 Page Booklet |
Early days in the City of Lynchburg, and Campbell County,Virginia, -- which encompasses the present and/or past communities of Altavista, Brookneal, Campbell Courthouse, Concord, Evington, Gladys, Leesville, Long Island, Lynch Station, Lynchburg, Naruna, New London, Rustburg -- are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this booklet, comprised of excerpts from three rare vintage books: Historical Collections of Virginia by Henry Howe (1845); New Roads in Old Virginia by Agnes Rothery (1929); and Virginia, a Guide to the Old Dominion, a WPA Writer's Program publication (1940).
The spiral-bound booklet is printed single-sided, with the print enlarged to fit the 8 1/2 x 11" 60# paper. The front cover is a parchtex card stock printed in three colors and protected with a vinyl sheet.
The Howe history takes an 1845 look at the area, while the WPA book, offers a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including interesting historical notes and sightseeing possibilities. Rothery's contribution shows a depth of knowledge, an understanding of the character of the people, and a love of Virginia.
Among
the many subjects discussed are: Physical
Features of the area; Early Landowners and Settlers, including a 15-year-old
Run-away; the Lynch Family; The Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church;
Tobacco as Currency; the Advantage of "Sweet-scented" Parishes; Establishment
of other churches; Transportation; Schools; The Progressive "Lynchburg
Water Works" built 1828-9; Census of Lynchburg in 1840; Origination
of the term "Lynch Law"; New London's old courthouse; Patrick
Henry's Courtroom Manner; Poplar Forest, once residence of Thomas
Jefferson; Jefferson's "Notes on Virginia"; Some observations on
slavery and its aftermath; Colonel Augustine Leftwich and other
Tobacco notables; a 1940s street map of Lynchburg and points of interest;
other bits of history and trivia.
Illustrations
include the Old Court House at
New London, a full-page view of Lynchburg and others.
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