Near Nace in Botetourt County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Coming of the Railroad
Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
1. Coming of the Railroad Marker
Erected 1954 by Virginia State Library. (Marker Number A-80.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 37° 27.64′ N, 79° 49.126′ W. Marker is near Nace, Virginia, in Botetourt County. Marker is on Lee Highway (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10042 Lee Hwy, Fincastle VA 24090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort William (approx. 3.9 miles away); Santillane (approx. 4 miles away); Botetourt County Courthouse Fire (approx. 4.2 miles away); Fincastle (approx. 4.3 miles away); Appalachian Trail (approx. 4.8 miles away); Greenfield (approx. 5 miles away); Breckinridge Mill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Botetourt County / Bedford County (approx. 6 miles away).
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Photographed By Kathy Walker, October 19, 2009
2. Coming of the Railroad Marker
Looking south on Route 11
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2009, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
