Salem, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Roanoke County Confederate Monument
May 28, 2011
1. Roanoke County Confederate Monument (front)
Confederate soldiers
of Roanoke County
1861—1865
Love makes
memory eternal
Erected 1909 by Southern Cross Chapter U.D.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 37° 17.613′ N, 80° 3.276′ W. Marker is in Salem, Virginia. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (U.S. 460) and North College Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem VA 24153, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Howard Thompson (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The John R. Turbyfill '53 Quadrangle (about 600 feet away); Kim Kyusik (about 700 feet away); Roanoke College Administration Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); East Hill Cemetery North (approx. ¼ mile away); World War 1917 - 1919 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Sgt. James Walton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Andrew Lewis’ Grave (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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May 28, 2011
2. Roanoke County Confederate Monument (rear)
May 28, 2011
3. Old Roanoke County Court House
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