The home of James Campbell, a leading colonial pioneer, who settled here in 1742, stood on this site. On his land Fort Lewis was built in 1756. — — Map (db m14800) HM
Archaeological evidence indicates that Native Americans lived in this area for more than 10,000 years. James Campbell, one of the first Europeans to settle here, began acquiring land in 1742. During the Seven Years' War (1756-1763), the Virginia . . . — — Map (db m209253) HM
Patrolman Bill Thompson of the Salem Police Department was slain in the line of duty while assisting fellow officers. He was fatally shot during the apprehension of a barricaded suspect. Thompson Memorial Drive is named in honor of Patrolman . . . — — Map (db m206704) HM
Old Virginia Brick Company’s employees, officers and directors dedicate this memorial to all the innocent people killed by the terrorists on September 11, 2001. These two beams are from the 33rd – 36th floors of the North tower of the World . . . — — Map (db m15093) HM
This famous pioneer, patriot, statesman, and soldier, is buried here on part of his 625 acre estate. Member of House of Burgesses, 1772-1775; defeated Indians at battle of Point Pleasant 1774; drove Lord Dunmore from Virginia 1776. Died 1781. — — Map (db m3903) HM
(Center marker of three)
If I walk in the pathway of duty, If I work till the close of the day, I shall see the great King in His beauty, When I've gone the last mile of the way.
And if on Earth I have earnestly striven, and have tried all . . . — — Map (db m4873) HM
At this location in 1842, John Garst purchased 130 acres of fine land on Mason’s Creek. John was born in 1796, and was the son of Frederick Garst. Frederick is buried on a nearby knoll.
John Garst built a dam across the creek, and in 1845 he . . . — — Map (db m15146) HM
Hero of the battle of Point Pleasant which was the most closely contested of any battle ever fought with the Northwest Indians: was the opening act in the drama whereof the closing scene was played at Yorktown. — — Map (db m3904) HM
Andrew Lewis was born on 9 Oct. 1720 in Ireland, and his family immigrated to Virginia by 1732. He attained prominence as a frontier soldier during Dunmore's War when on 10 Oct. 1774 his troops defeated Indians led by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk, at . . . — — Map (db m3907) HM
General Andrew Lewis
(1720 - 1781)
Sculptor Anne Bell
Architect Byron R. Dickson
Conceived and Developed by:
Dr. Richard H. and Anne Katherine Fisher
Commissioned by Salem Educational Foundation and Alumni Association
Last Brigade of . . . — — Map (db m3908) WM
Kim Kyusik, a leader in the Korean independence movement, was born in southern Korea and graduated from Roanoke College in 1903. After Japan annexed Korea in 1910, Kim served the Provisional Korean Government based in China as secretary of foreign . . . — — Map (db m209218) HM
The Lynchburg and Salem Turnpike Co. was incorporated in 1818 to construct a turnpike from Lynchburg west to Salem "to establish a communication between Lynchburg [to Salem] and the western part of Virginia." It was funded by stock bought by the . . . — — Map (db m3902) HM
Salem, founded in 1803, was a notable stopping place on the route to the West. The inns located near this spot were the Bull's Eye, Ye Olde Time Tavern, the Globe, the Indian Queen, and the Mermaid. — — Map (db m14808) HM
Preston Place is the oldest home in Salem and one of the earliest in the Roanoke Valley. The Salem Museum and Historical Society renovated and reopened the home in 2017, so that Preston Place will continue to stand as a witness to history and a . . . — — Map (db m209223) HM
At Salem is a liberal arts institution for men and women. Founded in Augusta County in 1842 as Virginia Institute, it was chartered in 1845 as Virginia Collegiate Institute; moved to Salem in 1847; chartered as Roanoke College in 1853, and was in . . . — — Map (db m14809) HM
Built in 1848 (center section), 1852 (west wing),
1854 (east wing), 1903 (third floor)
Honoring the lives of the enslaved
skilled laborers whose contributions
to Roanoke College must be
acknowledged and always remembered. . . . — — Map (db m209221) HM
Here at East Hill Cemetery is buried Sgt. James Walton (1838-1875). A gunner in Capt. Charles B. Griffin's Battery (Salem Flying Artillery), Walton fired one of the last artillery shots by Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox . . . — — Map (db m3905) HM
The rail line later referred to as the Catawba Branch of the Norfolk and Western Railway had its beginnings on March 25, 1902, when the Catawba Valley Railway and Mining Company was approved by the General Assembly of Virginia. This line was typical . . . — — Map (db m15144) HM
With heartfelt gratitude from the students, faculty and staff of Roanoke College, the lawn at the foot of the historical Administration Building was dedicated and so-named on October 23, 2008.
A member of the Roanoke College class of 1953, John . . . — — Map (db m209222) HM
The Valley Railroad, chartered February 23, 1866 and developed between 1867 and 1870, is of significance to the nation’s railroad industry. In the mid-1800’s the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad planned a railroad line to span the length of the . . . — — Map (db m15145) HM
(Front):
1861 C.S.A. 1865
Erected by Southern Cross Chapter
U.D.C.
May 30, 1935
(Front):
Unmarked Graves
These men of the 17th Virginia Cavalry died during the 1863 and 1864 "winter camps" in the Salem area. . . . — — Map (db m4011) HM
Erected by
Salem Post No. 19
Department of Virginia of
The American Legion
to honor those soldiers
and sailors from
Roanoke County
who gave their lives for
the cause of democracy
during the World War
1917 - 1919
George F. . . . — — Map (db m3987) WM
