| − | '''Lynchburg''' is a city in the central part of the state of [[Virginia]]. The city and the surrounding area make up the fifth-largest metro area in the state. | + | '''Lynchburg''' is a [[city]] in the central part of the state of [[Virginia]]. The city and the surrounding area make up the fifth-largest metro area in the state. |
| | It is best known as the birthplace and residence of conservative [[Baptist]] preacher [[Jerry Falwell]] and the institutions he founded: Thomas Road Baptist Church, [[Liberty University]], and [[Liberty Christian Academy]]. However, the city also has several other institutions of higher learning: Central Virginia Community College (public community college), Lynchburg College (private, affiliated with the [[Disciples of Christ]]), Randolph College (private non-sectarian co-educational), Sweet Briar College (private non-sectarian female), and Virginia University of Lynchburg (private non-sectarian, historical black college). | | It is best known as the birthplace and residence of conservative [[Baptist]] preacher [[Jerry Falwell]] and the institutions he founded: Thomas Road Baptist Church, [[Liberty University]], and [[Liberty Christian Academy]]. However, the city also has several other institutions of higher learning: Central Virginia Community College (public community college), Lynchburg College (private, affiliated with the [[Disciples of Christ]]), Randolph College (private non-sectarian co-educational), Sweet Briar College (private non-sectarian female), and Virginia University of Lynchburg (private non-sectarian, historical black college). |