Fort Early and Jubal Early Monument (Lynchburg, Virginia)

USA / Virginia / Lynchburg / Lynchburg, Virginia / Memorial Avenue, 3511
 monument, obelisk, fortification, Neoclassical (architecture), NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, American Civil War 1861-1865
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Historic remains of a Civil War fort built in 1864 by Confederate Lt. Gen. Jubal Early. A one-story Neoclassical-style building was constructed in 1922 within the original fort walls. This building is occupied by Fort Hill Women's Club. Located across Memorial Avenue from Fort Early is a 17-foot tall granite obelisk memorializing General Early. This monument was erected in 1919. The fort and the monument are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Early_and_Jubal_Early_Monument
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Coordinates:   37°23'23"N   79°10'23"W
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