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Calvin Falwell Field

Calvin Falwell Field, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium. The New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers played in the inaugural game at City Stadium on April 11th, 1940 in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000.

Located at 37.3928, -79.1656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia, Minor league baseball venues, Baseball venues in Virginia, Visitor attractions in Lynchburg, Virginia

Virginia University of Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private, historically black university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The university currently offers instruction and degrees, primarily in religious studies, including a Doctorate of Ministry program.

Located at 37.3952, -79.1517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1886, Educational institutions established in 1888, Historically black universities and colleges in the United States, Education in Lynchburg, Virginia, Universities and colleges in Virginia, Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia, Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Virginia, USCAA member institutions, National Register of Historic Places in Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg – Kemper Street Station

Lynchburg-Kemper Street Station is a passenger rail and bus station located at 825 Kemper Street in the city of Lynchburg, in the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia. The facility currently houses the local operations for intercity transportation vendors Amtrak and Greyhound Lines.

Located at 37.4064, -79.1571 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia, Amtrak stations in Virginia, Bus stations in Virginia, Railway stations opened in 1912, Stations along Southern Railway lines in the United States, Transportation in Lynchburg, Virginia

Carter Glass Memorial Bridge

Carter Glass Memorial Bridge crosses the James River between the independent city of Lynchburg and Amherst County, Virginia. It carries the Lynchburg Bypass of U.S. Route 29, a major north-south arterial highway in the region. The bridge was named in 1949 in honor of former U.S. Senator Carter Glass (1858–1946) of Lynchburg.

Located at 37.4111, -79.1335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1949, Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia, Buildings and structures in Amherst County, Virginia, Bridges over the James River (Virginia), Transportation in Lynchburg, Virginia, Transportation in Amherst County, Virginia, Road bridges in Virginia, U.S. Route 29, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

WRMV-LP

WRMV-LP is a Positive Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Madison Heights, Virginia. While WRMV-LP is a low-powered station, its signal can be heard throughout all of neighboring Lynchburg, giving the station a potential 72,000 listeners. WRMV-LP is owned and operated by Fellowship Community Church and Christian Schools.

Located at 37.4197, -79.1322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in Virginia, Low-power FM radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 2003

WBRG

WBRG is a News/talk/sports formatted broadcast radio station licensed to and serving Lynchburg, Virginia. WBRG is owned and operated by Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc. (Virginia). In early 2008, WBRG started broadcasting on FM, on translator W283AZ 104.5FM.

Located at 37.4208, -79.1153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1956

Edward Steptoe

Edward Jenner Steptoe (November 7, 1815 - April 1, 1865) was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Mexican-American War and the Indian Wars. He is primarily remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Pine Creek during the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Paloos War. It was at Pine Creek where Steptoe and 164 men were ambushed by over 1000 Indian warriors. The battle, and the subsequent (successful) retreat, is also known as "the Steptoe Disaster."

Located at 37.4023, -79.1392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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John Lynch Memorial Bridge

The John Lynch Memorial Bridge crosses the James River as a link between Madison Heights, Virginia and downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Prior to the construction of the Carter Glass Memorial Bridge, the John Lynch Memorial Bridge was the only bridge connecting the two areas.

Located at 37.4193, -79.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lynchburg, Virginia, Transportation in Lynchburg, Virginia, Transportation in Amherst County, Virginia, Road bridges in Virginia