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Lynchburg, independent city (1990 pop. 66,049), in but administratively not a part of Campbell co., central Va., on the James River; settled 1757, inc. as a city 1852. It is a trade center and tobacco market in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mts. Its varied manufactures include shelving, heating and communications equipment, sheet metal, conveyor systems, nuclear power products, crushed limestone, lumber and wood products, power transformers, automated teller machines, and pharmaceuticals. Lynchburg was a Confederate supply base in the Civil War; in 1864, a Union attempt to take the city failed. Randolph-Macon Woman's College, Lynchburg College, Virginia Theological Seminary and College, Lynchburg Baptist College, and Liberty Univ. are in the city. A fine arts center and several notable old houses are there, including Poplar Forest, built by Thomas Jefferson. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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MADI was developed by Intermet in 2001 at the research metalcasting facility in Lynchburg for casting automotive structure and powertrain components, such as control arms, steering knuckles and crankshafts. TYRONE BROOKS has moved from his position of education and community outreach for Dance Theatre of Harlem to become executive director of VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS in Lynchburg. Marchers gathered at the Lynchburg Public Library and, hoisting an AU banner, marched to nearby Miller Park for a rally and speech by the Rev. |
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