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John Lynch
Breaking down the connection between Lynchburg’s name and lynching
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — When a Lynchburg resident tells someone where they’re from, it can raise some eyebrows, and the resident may then say something like, “That’s not what it’s named after.” The mental connection between Lynchburg and lynching is nothing new. It inspired movements as recently as last year to change the name. “John …