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Roanoke County ~ Bedford County

Stewartsville Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 17' 2.969664", -79° 50' 55.692672"
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Roanoke County

Formed in 1838 from Botetourt and Montgomery, and probably named for the Roanoke River. General Andrew Lewis lived here. The city of Roanoke is known as the Magic City of the South.

Bedford County

Formed in 1753 from Lunenburg and Albemarle, and named for the fourth Duke of Bedford, English statesman. The Peaks of Otter are in this county.

Last updated: 2/14/2015 15:17:00
 
   
 
 
Roanoke County ~ Bedford County Virginia Map