Mill Mountain Park in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

M. Carl Andrews Overlook

Dedicated July 12, 1995

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 26, 2026

1. M. Carl Andrews Overlook Marker

Inscription. In recognition and memory of M. Carl Andrews who served as Chairman of the Mill Mountain Development Committee
June 16, 1969 - November 29, 1993
Through his leadership and guidance many improvements were made in the park. His goal was always to protect and preserve Mill Mountain as a valuable resource for all Roanoke citizens and visitors to enjoy.

His contributions shall long be remembered.

Erected 1995 by City of Roanoke, Virginia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1969.

Location. 37° 15.082′ N, 79° 55.946′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Mill Mountain Park. It is on Mill Mountain Spur Southeast one mile north of JB Fishburn Parkway Southeast, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2000 JB Fishburn Pkwy SE, Roanoke VA 24014, 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

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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: The Roanoke Star (within shouting distance of this marker); American Chestnut: Tree of Hope (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Fringe (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Basswood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Domestic Ducks (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Guinea Hog (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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