40 US Historical Homes That Are Worth the Visit

29.Point of Honor

Point of Honor is a historic home in Lynchburg, Virginia, most noteworthy for its extensive ties to the Founding Fathers. Dr. George Cabell, a friend of Thomas Jefferson and physician to Patrick Henry, the famed orator of “Give me liberty or give me death!” initially owned the property. The home’s name, Point of Honor, refers to the numerous sword duels fought on the home’s grounds. The house changed hands countless times due to death, loss of finances, and regular sales before finally being deeded to the City of Lynchburg in the will of James R. William, Jr. in 1968.

The home is irregularly shaped, following a Federal-style with a stucco brick exterior. They listed it on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. They opened a museum to the public in 1978. On the home’s website, you’ll find an interesting tidbit about its mission: “to engage and educate a diverse audience by collecting, preserving, and interpreting Lynchburg’s history during the Era of Good Feeling, 1815-1830.” That references the strong national sense of purpose and unity the United States experienced in the aftermath of the War of 1812. Benjamin Russell coined it. Next up, we’ll learn more about the gorgeous Vizcaya Museum and Gardens!