Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Oakey's
c. 1891
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022
1. Oakey's Marker
Erected by Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 37° 16.301′ N, 79° 56.609′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Campbell Avenue Southwest (Route 11), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke VA 24011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Roanoke Times (here, next to this marker); Giles Brothers Furniture Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore J. "Ted" Edlich, III (within shouting distance of this marker); Rankin Jewelers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); N.W. Pugh & Co. (about 400 feet away); Roanoke Milestones (about 400 feet away); The Horton Building (about 500 feet away); Greene Memorial Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.
Also see . . . A History of Oakey's. John M. Oakey opened his cabinet-making and undertaking business in 1866. It has become
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 22, 2022
2. Oakey's Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
