Salem in Roanoke County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

William Howard Thompson

March 19, 1940 - April 5, 1970

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 16, 2022

1. William Howard Thompson Marker

Inscription. Patrolman Bill Thompson of the Salem Police Department was slain in the line of duty while assisting fellow officers. He was fatally shot during the apprehension of a barricaded suspect. Thompson Memorial Drive is named in honor of Patrolman Thompson's service and ultimate sacrifice.

Erected by Salem Police Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is April 5, 1970.

Location. 37° 17.64′ N, 80° 3.16′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia, in Roanoke County. It is at the intersection of Thompson Memorial Drive (Virginia Route 311) and East Main Street ( Route 460), on the right when traveling south on Thompson Memorial Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 East Main Street, Salem VA 24153, 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.

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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: Roanoke College Statement of Context (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roanoke County Confederate Monument (about 600 feet away); East Hill Cemetery North (about 700 feet away); Kim Kyusik (about 700 feet away); The John R. Turbyfill '53 Quadrangle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roanoke College Administration Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sgt. James Walton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Lewis’ Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.

Also see . . . Patrolman William Howard Thompson Memorial Page. (Submitted on September 25, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 16, 2022

2. William Howard Thompson Marker

Looking south

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.