The Inn is a designated Virginia Landmark. The Inn was built in 1914 for James R. Gilliam, Sr., who had the highest income in the city and was president of 5 coal companies, the Lynchburg Shoe Company, and 6 banks throughout the state. A 6-foot high iron fence, whose 3 separate entrance gates are anchored in massive concrete piers, surrounds the main house, carriage house, and lush landscaping.
Guests arrive driving under the columned porte-cochere.
The double door entry opens onto a 50-foot Grand Hall with soaring ceilings and unequaled cherry and oak woodwork, including great wide cherry columns and thick panelled cherry wainscoting. The oak and cherry main staircase winds up 3 stories and has 219 balustrades. The second floor is as extravagant as the first. The Lynchburg Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast has become known for attention to detail and quality of service. All guestrooms are lavishly furnished and decorated with your every comfort in mind.