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Lynchburg is the home of Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg College, and Liberty University.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 128.9 km˛ (49.8 mi˛). 127.9 km˛ (49.4 mi˛) of it is land and 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.74% water.
Lynchburg was established by charter in 1786 at the site of Lynch's Ferry on the James River. It was a center of commerce and manufacture in the 19th century. Chief industries were tobacco and iron and steel . Transportation facilities included the James River and Kanawha Canal and, later, four railroads. In the American Civil WarThe American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the northern states, popularly referred to as "the U. the Union," " the North," or "the Yankees"; and the seceding southern states, commonly referred to as "the Confederat, Lynchburg was approached within 1 mile by the UnionThe Union was a name used by many to refer to the Northern states during the American Civil War. Besides the obvious fact that they were the remaining states left in the United States, the name seems also implied that the Southern states were disorganized forces of General David HunterDavid Hunter ( 1803- 1888) was a Union General in the American Civil War. He was appointed as General of the Union's Western Department on November 2, 1861 after John C. Fremont was relieved of command. He had graduated from West Point in 1822. Hunter, Da as he drove south from the Shenandoah ValleyCanoeing on the Shenandoah River Winchester, Virginia The Shenandoah Valley region of western Virginia, from Winchester to Roanoke, Virginia, is bounded by the Blue Ridge mountains to the East and the Allegheny mountains to the West. Harrisonburg, Staunto. Hunter was driven back by the forces of Confederate General Jubal EarlyJubal Anderson Early ( 1816- 1894) was a Confederate General in the American Civil War. He was born in Virginia and lived much of his life there. He graduated from West Point in 1837. He fought against the Seminole in Florida before resigning from the arm on June 18June 18 is the 169th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (170th in leap years), with 196 days remaining. Events 1178 Five Canterbury monks see what was possibly the Giordano Bruno crater being formed. It is believed that the current oscillations of, 1864Events January March January 21 Maori Wars: The Tauranga Campaign starts. February 27 American Civil War: The first Northern prisoners arrive at the Confederate prison at Andersonville, Georgia. March 1- Alejandro Mon Menendez takes office as Prime Minist.