The Magic of Lynchburg
WHY I LOVE LIFE IN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA
On the surface, Lynchburg may seem like any other small city in the Southeast. With a population of around 75,000, it’s easy to overlook it. But what makes it such a charming place to live is the opportunity for residents to step up and do more.
Here, you’ll fall in love with low cost of living, numerous institutions of higher education, beautiful landscapes throughout the year, room for individuality, a quickly gorwing downtown, access to outdoor activities, public trails and park systems, supportive and dynamic city government, temperate climate, charming cafes and restaurants, mind-blowing historic architecture, and just generally darn nice people. These are all reasons I call Lynchburg home, and I hope you will too!
Humble Beginnings:
One of the first questions people ask when visiting Lynchburg is how did so many historic homes end up here?
Lynchburg was founded in 1786 but didn’t see its full industrial glory until the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century – when the tobacco, railway and shoe manufacturing industries exploded in our downtown core. Around 1900, Lynchburg became one of the wealthiest cities in the nation per capita, something few other cities, large or small, can boast. This designation resulted in development of commercial buildings and factories, but also the development of many more elaborate homes that surround downtown and continue throughout Rivermont Avenue.
All styles – from Greek Revival, to Queen Anne, to Italianate – can be seen in close proximity to one another in any of Lynchburg's Historic districts: Diamond Hill, Federal Hill, Daniels Hill, Court House Hill, Garland Hill and Rivermont Ave. Each neighborhood has unique characteristics related to the magnates of industry who originally built them.
Resources:
If Lynchburg sounds like a great fit for you, there are many resources for home buyers and sellers. I would recommend the following to get you started with understanding more about the city and the opportunities available to you as a resident, prospective home owner, and property developer. If what you're looking for isn't here, feel free to ask me a question and I’d love to help!
