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DANIeL’S HILL
Developed as a residential area during the 1850s, Daniel’s Hill was an elevated 900-1,000 acre tract of land overlooking the James river and Blackwater Creek. originally the land belonged to George Cabell, who built Point of Honor. This large, Federal house is situated on a high point at the southeast end of the district. It has been restored to its original form as a city landmark.
The surrounding property passed out of Cabell’s family through Judge William Daniel Jr., from whom the hill acquired its name. The main road leading up the spine of Daniel’s Hill later came to be named after George Cabell. This main thoroughfare, Cabell Street, is lined with an impressive progression of mid and late-19th century mansions, all excellent examples of their respective styles and most associated with prominent local families.
Daniel’s Hill exhibits a wide variety of architectural styles among its buildings constructed from the early to late nineteenth century. The styles found among the larger homes include Federal, Italianate and Queen Anne in addition to a large quantity of urban vernacular dwellings. This hill was developed outside of the Lynchburg city limits but annexed in 1870.
CABeLL STreeT
112 point oF honor (1815) Federal. Built on a majestic location in Daniel’s Hill, this early estate commands an impressive view of the James river Basin. original owner,
Dr. George Cabell, Sr., was the per- sonal physician of American patriot Patrick Henry. Now serves as a histor- ic house museum illustrating the life and times of early nineteen-
century Lynchburg families.
123 (1870S)
Italianate. robert C. Burkholder, architect. Note the ornate ironwork on the porch.
127 JameS i. lee houSe (c. 1877)
Modified Italianate. Frame construc- tion with projecting and recessed bays typical of the period.
129 JameS lee houSe (1880S)
Modified Italianate. Built as rental property for James Lee.
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