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Roanoke County ~ Franklin County

Franklin Rd, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 8' 22.387704", -79° 58' 20.33292"
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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.

Franklin County

Formed in 1785 from Henry and Bedford and added to from Patrick. Named for Benjamin Franklin. General Jubal A. Early lived in this county.

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