Downtown in Roanoke, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S.S. Roanoke
Light Cruiser
Built by N.Y. Shipbuilding Corp. Camden, N.J.
Authorized: March 27, 1934
Keel laid: May 15, 1945
Launched: June 16, 1947
First commissioned: April 4, 1949
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 27, 1934.
Location. 37° 16.099′ N, 79° 56.428′ W. Marker is in Roanoke, Virginia. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of South Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and Bullitt Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north on South Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 4th St SE, Roanoke VA 24013, 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 South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Patrick Henry (within shouting distance of this marker); Roanoke (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Elbyrne Grady Gill (about 300 feet away); A Brief History of Elmwood Park (about 500 feet away); Boxley Building (about 600 feet away); Holton Plaza (about 600 feet away); St. John's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); 412 Jefferson St., SE (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roanoke.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
