Salem and Roanoke County in Vintage Postcards (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738518381)

In 1800, James Simpson, a Botetourt County landowner, purchased 31 acres of land for $100 and dedicated half of the purchase to plotting a new town. The Town of Salem was officially established when Simpson recorded his ownership at Fincastle Courthouse in October 1802, and it later became the government seat when Roanoke County was carved from Botetourt County in 1838. Today, Salem is an independent city, boasting a rich tradition of educational, commercial, and residential success. Roanoke County, like Salem, has emerged from its agrarian past to become a suburban county that embraces the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as the strength and success of corporate centers and residential communities.

Author: Nelson Harris
ISBN-10: 0738518387
ISBN-13: 9780738518381
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 08/17/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.56w x 0.35d