Historic Markers - Coming of the Railroad A80

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Coming of the Railroad A80

Photo courtesy of Garry Thompson

Near here took place the historic meeting of John C. Moomaw and C. M. Thomas that led to the termination of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad at Big Lick (now Roanoke), April, 1881. This was the beginning of the city of Roanoke.

Rte. 11, 4.2 miles n. of Troutville. Botetourt County Virginia.


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