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About Roanoke
Roanoke actually dates from the seventeenth century, when pioneers moved west across Virginia and settled in the Shenandoah Valley on the banks of the Roanoke River. As a result of the salt deposits in the area, this settlement received the tragic name "Big Lick." When the railroads began to forge their way across... [read more]
Roanoke Factoid
At one time, Roanoke was possibly called Rawrenock or Roenoak, an Indian word that means "white shell beads" or "money." Originally, the name was Big Lick, referring to the area's salt deposits that were popular with the animals. Today, it is the largest Virginia city west of Richmond.