The James River flows through the City of Lynchburg, Va.. Lynchs' Crossing was likely a ford where horses and wagons could cross the river.. and, yes. Candlers Mtn. road turns off Rt. 460 very near the intersection with Rt. 29.. I believe the mountain is North of 460 and east of 29 and is probably within the City Limits of Lynchburg.. Lynchburg is built on several large hills or small mountains.. Boats used to travel down the James to Richmond from Lynchburg. There were canals and locks in Richmond which allowed the boats to pass down the falls and into the lower James River where they could travel to the Cheaspeake Bay.. Part of the old canals can still be seen on canal St. in Richmond.. G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.