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During the American Civil War, what made Lynchburg unique among Virginia cities?

  • Not recaptured by Union

  • First to surrender

  • Capital of Confederacy

  • Largest population

Answer

In the 1860s, Lynchburg was the only city in Virginia that was not recaptured by the Union before the end of the American Civil War. This fact highlights the city's strategic importance during the conflict.
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