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1882

Roanoke (then “Big Lick”) earns its new name

May 2, 2024
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On May 2, 1882 (143 years ago), the official adoption of “roanoke” aligns with norfolk & western’s railroad expansion.
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The official adoption of “Roanoke” aligns with Norfolk & Western’s railroad expansion.
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This event occurred during the 1880s, during the Industrial Revolution in America.

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