Lynch's Brickyard House
Also known as: VDHR no. 118-0226-0178
Why it's listed
Standing at the corner of Jackson and Seventh streets in Lynchburg's College Hill neighborhood, this small frame house was built around 1849 on land once used as a brickyard by Christopher Lynch. Alexander Liggatt, a friend of Micajah Lynch and executor of his will, is credited with its construction. The one-story, three-bay dwelling has weatherboard siding, a metal gable roof, exterior-end chimneys and a central-passage plan that remains intact. Two frame garages from about 1922 sit beside it, and the sunken rear lot still shows traces of the brickyard. The house was listed for its architecture because few modest vernacular homes of the middle class survive from Lynchburg's period of rapid growth in the early and mid-1800s. It was home to a succession of middle-class residents and predates many neighboring buildings. Though largely unaltered, it has stood vacant for years, and some original interior features, including mantels, are missing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a rare surviving example of the modest vernacular dwellings built by artisans, tradesmen and other middle-class residents in mid-19th-century Lynchburg. It reflects the modest development of the areas between Federal Hill and Courthouse Hill during the town's rapid early growth. The rear lot also retains evidence of its earlier use as a brickyard.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 02000180, listed March 13, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 700 Jackson St., Lynchburg (Independent City) |
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| County | Lynchburg |
| Listed | March 13, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02000180 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1849-1951 |
| Architect / builder | Alexander Liggatt |
| Architectural style | Other: Vernacular |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The form describes the house as in good condition with a high level of integrity and very few alterations, though it has stood vacant for years and neglect is the main threat. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 37.41268, -79.14979 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 02000180.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14712761
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.