National Register of Historic Places

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive

Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia
Listed
February 8, 2024
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100009961

Location

303 Norfolk Avenue SW
Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia
37.27314, -79.94617

Significance

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive is a structure in Roanoke, Roanoke County, Virginia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 2024, under reference number 100009961. It is recognized for its significance in Engineering and Transportation.

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Listed
0.1 mi
Norfolk & Western Railway Freight Station
Industrial
0.1 mi
Roanoke Warehouse Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Campbell Avenue Complex
Industrial
0.2 mi
Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive listed on the National Register?

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 8, 2024.

What type of historic resource is Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive?

Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive?

The period of significance for Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive is recorded as the industrial era.

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