Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Market Square Walkway
The David R. and Susan S. Goode Railwalk
Photographed by Kevin W., December 28, 2008
1. The Market Square Walkway Marker
Years ago, pedestrians walking between the Hotel area to downtown Roanoke crossed at Jefferson Street, dodging weather and both rail and automotive traffic or through a pedestrian tunnel beneath the tracks. Today, the Market Square Walkway provides the same convenience, connecting the Hotel with the most vibrant historic area of the Roanoke Valley, the Roanoke City Market. The bridge, completed in 1995 offers a panoramic view of one of Americas most active rail corridors and downtown Roanoke. The Roanoke City Market is listed as one of Americas top public spaces.
Erected 2007.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1995.
Location. 37° 16.387′ N, 79° 56.371′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is on Norfolk Avenue SE west of Market Street SE,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Mountain Region and in Southwest Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Norfolk and Western Passenger Station (here, next to this marker); Today's Rail Traffic (a few steps from this marker); Hotel Roanoke (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Roanoke Shops (within shouting distance of this marker); North Jefferson Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hotel Roanoke (about 400 feet away); Norfolk & Western General Office Building (about 400 feet away); N&W General Office Building-South (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.
Other markers no longer nearby. Norfolk and Western Railway (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Roanoke - A Railroad Town (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Operation Fast Freight (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Finest Steam Passenger Locomotive (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed);
Photographed by Kevin W., December 28, 2008
2. The Market Square Walkway Marker
More about this marker. The picture in the upper right of the marker, taken in 2006, was provided for the use on the marker by K.L. Miller of Miller Design & Photography.
Photographed by Kevin W., December 28, 2008
3. The Market Square Walkway
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2019
4. Market Square Walkway
(view from west Hotel Roanoke on left)
(view from west Hotel Roanoke on left)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 3,259 times since then and 125 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 20, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
