Garland Hill Apartments for Rent

Spread across one of the seven hills that surrounded early Lynchburg, the historic Garland Hill neighborhood runs sharply down to Blackwater Creek. The leading citizens of Lynchburg, including the prominent Garland family, lived here. However, fashions changed and the area went though a decline that lasted into the 1970s. Many homes are now restored.

The zip code for Garland Hill is 24504. The neighborhood is bounded on the south by Fifth Street and on the east by a short stretch of Rivermont Avenue. Blackwater Creek is the boundary on the northeast. On the west side, the boundaries are Harrison Street, one block of First Street, and Federal Street.

Some homes on Garland Hill date from before the city’s incorporation. Others were added as development proceeded, so the neighborhood holds a variety of styles, most brick or clapboard. There are elaborate Queen Anne Victorians, understated Colonial Revivals, graceful Federal homes and charming bungalows.

Some Garland Hill homes are quite small, and were built as rentals. However, many are of imposing proportion. The bankers, tobacco barons, and leading professional men of Lynchburg lived on Garland Hill.

The neighborhood also has some brick streets, and sidewalks of brick or slate as well. Under the shoulder of the hill, the James River Heritage Trail makes its way along Blackwater Creek. This paved trail connects to Percival’s Island and the other side of the James River via old railroad bridges. In the other direction, strollers, joggers and bicyclists can enjoy an old railroad tunnel, a memory garden and close contact with nature via the well-shaded path.