Jubal Early Monument

Skip it unless you recently used the restroom

Unfortunately the actual monument is in the middle of an intersection and GPS will not indicate. There is a plot of land just across the street to walk around a bit with a plaque and cannon. There are...

Lackluster site

There is nothing much to do or see here. It's a derelict park with dog feces littering the grounds. No bathrooms or concessions and one gets the feeling that visitors are not very welcome here. No pro...

Fort Early

The title is incorrect...it should be Fort Early, not Fort Realy. It's been a long time since I've visited. Will need to get back there soon.

Good for Local History

If you like local history then this would be a good place to visit. It is a civil war era earthen fort constructed by General Early.

Defenderof Lynchburg, Va., June 1864.

Conf. Gen. Jubal Early constructed an earth fort that measured 12-15 feet in height on the exterior, with the interior 4-6 feet. The fort was to defend Lynchburg against union forces of Gen. David Hun...