Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Norfolk & Western Freight Station
c. 1918
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Erected by Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 37° 16.374′ N, 79° 56.754′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Norfolk Avenue Southwest and 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on Norfolk Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke VA 24016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: The David R. and Susan S. Goode Railwalk (a few steps from this marker); Locomotive Parking Brakes (within shouting distance of this marker); Graham-White Manufacturing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Norfolk & Western Class A #1218 (within shouting distance of this marker); Norfolk & Western Safety Instruction Car #418 (within shouting distance of this marker); Norfolk & Western Railway Post Office Car Class M-1 #93 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1952 Squad Wagon
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 24, 2021
2. Norfolk & Western Freight Station Marker
The National Register plaque hangs directly above the marker.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 17, 2023
3. Norfolk & Western Freight Station Marker
Marker and National Register plaque are left of the entrance.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 16, 2023
4. Norfolk & Western Freight Station
It now houses the Virginia Museum of Transportation.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
