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. Marker is at the intersection of Thompson Memorial Drive (Virginia Route 311) and East Main Street (Virginia 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roanoke County Confederate Monument (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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

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away); Andrew Lewis’ Grave (approx. 0.2 miles away); To honor our Confederate Soldiers (approx. ¼ mile 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 144 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.