Gainsboro in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Hotel Roanoke
Erected 1996 by Department of Historic Resources. (Marker Number K-98a.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 37° 16.445′ N, 79° 56.376′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Gainsboro. Marker can be reached from Shenandoah Avenue NE west of Williamson Road NE, on the right when traveling west. It is in the circle driveway of the hotel’s main entrance at the north end of the Market Street Walkway pedestrian bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke VA 24016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. N&W General Office Building-South (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Norfolk and Western Passenger Station (about 400 feet away); The Market Square Walkway (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Hotel Roanoke (about 400 feet away); Today's Rail Traffic (about 400 feet away); Roanoke Shops (about 400 feet away); North Jefferson Street (about 500 feet away); Norfolk & Western General Office Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 387 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2017, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.