Behold the 1855 headquarters, a fortress of granite ashlar and stucco-covered brick. This structure stands at attention with a three-bay Doric portico that screams Greek Revival architecture from every angle. If you squint at the peak, you will spot a small belfry where a squad of Ionic columns supports a hemispherical dome like some sort of architectural fancy dress.
This installation overlooks the steps of Monument Terrace and has been officially recognized by the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. Nowadays, it operates as the Lynchburg Museum. The interior has been divided into sectors for local history, art, and military history, plus a specific zone dedicated to the courthouse's own operational timeline.
Deep inside the facility lies a cradle once owned by Methodist bishop John Early. The piece was eventually reassigned to minister William Andrew Smith, who reported that the object refused to maintain its position. Whether the equipment is possessed by a restless spirit or just suffers from a mechanical failure of a loose bolt, the cradle ensures this history remains anything but peaceful.
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Written by Kyle McLonely
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