Diamond Hill Baptist Church facts for kids
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Diamond Hill Baptist Church
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U.S. Historic district
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Overview from the north
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1415 Grace St., Lynchburg, Virginia |
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| Area | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Lewis Bolling |
| Architectural style | Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000026 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 22, 2011 |
The Diamond Hill Baptist Church is a very old and important church in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a special place for African Americans in the community. This church has a rich history and a unique design.
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About Diamond Hill Baptist Church
The Diamond Hill Baptist Church was built in 1886. It is a large building made of brick. The church has three stories and is shaped like the letter "L".
Its Unique Design
The church's style is called Late Gothic Revival. This means it looks like old European cathedrals. It has strong brick supports called buttresses. These supports have limestone caps on top.
The windows are tall and pointed, just like in Gothic buildings. The church also has a tall tower at its entrance. This tower is three stories high and has a pointy steeple on top. The roof has a special shape called a jerkinhead roof.
Important History and People
From 1958 to 1963, a very important pastor named Virgil Wood led the church. He was a key leader in the Civil Rights Movement in Lynchburg. The Civil Rights Movement was a time when people worked to end unfair treatment and gain equal rights for African Americans.
The Diamond Hill Baptist Church is recognized as a historic place. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. This means it is a special building that is protected for its history. The church is also part of the larger Diamond Hill Historic District.
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