Roundhill, Roanoke, Virginia Explained

Roundhill is a Roanoke, Virginia neighborhood located in northwest Roanoke. It borders the neighborhoods of Airport on the north, Williamson Road on the south, Preston Park on the east, and Fairland, Melrose-Rugby and Washington Park on the west opposite Interstate 581.^[1]

History

Annexed from Roanoke County in 1949,^[2] much of the residential development within the neighborhood reflects that of typical suburban development following World War Two.^[3] Today the neighborhood is the location of Huff Lane Elementary School, Roundhill Elementary School and Huff Lane Park.^[1] Additionally, the area has developed into a regional shopping destination with the opening of Valley View Mall in 1985.^[3]

External links

Williamson Road Area Plan which includes the Roundhill neighborhood

Notes and References

1. Web site: Explore Roanoke Neighborhood Map: Roundhill . https://archive.today/20121208142443/http://portal.roanokegov.com/portal/neighbor/dspMapView.cfm?CFID=267366&CFTOKEN=97675491 . dead . 2012-12-08 . City of Roanoke Department of Neighborhoods . 2008-05-05.
2. Book: Kagey , Deedie . When Past Is Prologue: A History of Roanoke County . 1st . 1988 . Roanoke County Sesquicentennial Committee . Roanoke, VA . 547 . Annexations Continue .
3. Web site: Williamson Road Area Plan: Community Design. City of Roanoke Planning Division. 2008-05-05.