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Landmark and historical building · 3030 Ordway Dr NW
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Rockledge, Roanoke, VA
A landmark on Prospect Rd SE. The nearest other place is 1 min walk away. One of 116 history & landmarks in Roanoke.
★ What stands out · The building’s story
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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AccommodationAmerican Restaurant
Where it is
Directions →1801 Prospect Rd SE
The nearest neighbor is The Roanoke Star, 1 min walk away.
Address1801 Prospect Rd SE · 24014-2500
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5 places within a five-minute walk of Rockledge, Roanoke, VA.
🌳Get outsideMill Mountain Zoo3 min walk☕Grab a coffeeChris's Coffee & Custard10 min walk🍺Have a drinkStarr Hill Pilot Brewery11 min walk🍽️EatMoes Southwest Grill11 min walk
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The Roanoke StarLandmark and historical building
1 min walk📜Mill Mountain StarLandmark and historical building
2 min walk🥾Mill Mountain GreenwayHiking trail
4 min walk🌳Mill Mountain Discovery CenterSports and recreation venue
5 min walk🧰ATS Acoustical Thermal Spray, Inc.Insulation installation
6 min walk🥾The Ridgeline TrailHiking trail
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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.