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Mill Mountain Star
A landmark on Jb Fishburn Pkwy SE. The nearest other place is 2 min walk away. One of 116 history & landmarks in Roanoke.
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On the National Register since 1999
Roanoke Star
Roanoke Star was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 15, 1999. It is significant for its town planning and engineering at the local level.
The Roanoke Star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, is the world's largest freestanding illuminated man-made star. It was constructed at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia in 1949 by the local merchants association to draw publicity and trade to the city. The star was initially intended to be lit only during Christmas seasons, but was popular enough with the citizens of Roanoke that it is illuminated …
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Directions →2000 Jb Fishburn Pkwy SE
The nearest neighbor is The Roanoke Star, 2 min walk away.
Address2000 Jb Fishburn Pkwy SE · 24014
HoursNot listed yetAdd the hours
Phone(540) 853-2000
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7 places within a five-minute walk of Mill Mountain Star.
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The Roanoke StarLandmark and historical building
2 min walk📜Rockledge, Roanoke, VALandmark and historical building
2 min walk🌳Mill Mountain Discovery CenterSports and recreation venue
4 min walk🥾Mill Mountain GreenwayHiking trail
4 min walk🥾The Ridgeline TrailHiking trail
5 min walk🌳Mill MountainStructure and geography
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Address
2000 Jb Fishburn Pkwy SE
Hours
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Phone
(540) 853-2000
Website
http://www.playroanoke.com/parks-and-greenways/mill-mountain-park-2/roanoke-star/
Status
Open
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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.