National Register of Historic Places

Virginian Railway Passenger Station

Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
Listed
May 21, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000456

About this property

The Virginian Railway Passenger Station, also known as the Virginian Station is a former rail station listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the South Jefferson neighborhood of the independent city of Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.A. Located at the intersection of Jefferson Street SE (VA 116) and Williamson Road, the Virginian Station served as a passenger station for the Virginian Railway between 1910 and 1956. The station was the only station constructed with brick along the entire length of the Virginian's 608 miles (978 km) network. It was severely damaged by fire on January 29, 2001.

Location

1402 Jefferson St. SE
Roanoke (Independent City), Roanoke County, Virginia
37.25980, -79.94085

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Roanoke River and Railroad Historic District
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Virginia Can Company-S.H. Heironimus Warehouse
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0.4 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
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0.5 mi
Riverland Historic District
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Boxley Building
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When was Virginian Railway Passenger Station listed on the National Register?

Virginian Railway Passenger Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Virginian Railway Passenger Station?

Virginian Railway Passenger Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Virginian Railway Passenger Station?

The period of significance for Virginian Railway Passenger Station is recorded as the industrial era.

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