Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore J. "Ted" Edlich, III
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2019
1. Theodore J. "Ted" Edlich, III Marker
Faithfully served Total Action for Progress for 47 years. During his tenure, he served as President and CEO for 40 years. He was instrumental in the establishment of innovative programs that helped transform the lives of low-income individuals, families and communities. Several initiatives became agencies with regional, statewide and national impact. These include Virginia CARES, the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Project Discovery, Feeding America Southwest Virginia, the Child Health Investment Partnership, the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, Roanoke Area Dial-A-Ride and the Local Office on Aging. Respected by his colleagues for his leadership, passion and vision, Ted served with distinction from 1968 to 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1968.
Location. 37° 16.294′ N, 79° 56.651′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Campbell Avenue Southwest (U.S. 11) and 2nd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west on Campbell Avenue Southwest. Marker is mounted
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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 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: Oakey's (within shouting distance of this marker); Roanoke Times (within shouting distance of this marker); Roanoke Milestones (within shouting distance of this marker); Roanoke Valley War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giles Brothers Furniture Co. (about 400 feet away); Greene Memorial Church (about 400 feet away); Rankin Jewelers (about 500 feet away); Jupiter Missile
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2019
2. Theodore J. "Ted" Edlich, III Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert Edward Lee (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 15, 2019
3. Theodore J. Edlich, III Building (northwest elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 29, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
