altavista: Lynch Law of Legend Isn't Accurate Reflection - 03/29/08 07:47 AM
Half way up the driveway leading to the Avoca Estate in Altavista stands ancient black walnut tree that ranks as one of Virginia's most misconstrued Revolutionary War landmarks.
Under this tree in 1780, Col. Charles Lynch, a self-appointed magistrate, administered his "rude justice" upon Tory conspirators and patriot turncoats. The corporal punishment … (7 comments)
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altavista: Isn't it nice to have someone you can count on? - 02/25/08 04:57 PM
As a REALTOR my automobile is probably my largest asset. I really need my car. I have found a great mechanic I can really count on his name is Pete English. Pete has over 30 years experience and operated English Chevron for ten years and now has English Auto Alignment and has for … (10 comments)
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altavista: Altavista Fire Department Gets New Ladder Truck - 02/23/08 04:04 PM
While doing some local picture taking I ran into Cecil Lipscomb to invited me to check out the new ladder truck recently acquired by the Altavista Fire Department. Cecil explained the value of the truck was more than $700,000. The amount of equipment this department has is overwhelming. I've been in … (2 comments)
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altavista: Campbell County Governing with Vision - 02/17/08 06:38 AM
Campbell County Governing with Vision (edit/delete)
The area we know as Central Virginia began with the Hat Creek settlement (present day Campbell County), which was established in the late 1720's. When the Lynch family members created their James River ferry service a quarter-century later. most of their customers were Campbell County … (0 comments)
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altavista: Campbell County Governing With a Vision - 02/17/08 06:35 AM
Campbell County Governing with Vision (edit/delete)
The area we know as Central Virginia began with the Hat Creek settlement (present day Campbell County), which was established in the late 1720's. When the Lynch family members created their James River ferry service a quarter-century later. most of their customers were Campbell County … (0 comments)
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altavista: Campbell County Governing with Vision - 02/17/08 06:32 AM
The area we know as Central Virginia began with the Hat Creek settlement (present day Campbell County), which was established in the late 1720's. When the Lynch family members created their James River ferry service a quarter-century later. most of their customers were Campbell County farmers hauling hogsheads of tobacco for … (0 comments)
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altavista: 19th Century American Queen Anne Avoca Museum, Altavista, Virginia - 02/13/08 06:03 PM
South of Lynchburg in Altavista, the Avoca Museum is the home-site of Colonel Charles Lynch, the Revolutionary patriot and brother of John Lynch, founder of Lynchburg. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is … (2 comments)
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altavista: Avoca Museum, Altavista Virginia 19th Century American Queen Anne Architecture - 02/13/08 05:42 PM
South of Lynchburg in Altavista, the Avoca Museum is the home-site of Colonel Charles Lynch, the Revolutionary patriot and brother of John Lynch, founder of Lynchburg. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is … (0 comments)
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altavista: Avoca Museum Altavista Virginia - 02/13/08 04:37 PM
South of Lynchburg in Altavista, the Avoca Museum is the home-site of Colonel Charles Lynch, the Revolutionary patriot and brother of John Lynch, founder of Lynchburg. The house is an excellent example of 19th Century American Queen Anne architecture. The property was given to the Town in the 1980s and is … (0 comments)
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altavista: Peddling Chairs Paid Off Handsomely - 02/10/08 03:41 PM
Elias Schewel was a deeply religious man, but also a practical one.
When he first came to Lynchburg he had no intention of going into the furniture business. He came to be a rabbi, to teach the young, hold services and kill animals in the kosher manner.
Unfortunately Lynchburg's tiny Jewish community could … (3 comments)
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altavista: A Home Town Bank - 02/06/08 05:49 AM
In the year 1908 when the town of Altavista, Virginia was in its infancy, a group of local business realized that the town, being located at the junction of two railroads, The Southern and the Virginian (soon to be completed) and the Staunton River, had prospects of great potential, but in … (2 comments)
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