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Roanoke - U.S. 11
In the days before Interstate 81 was built, U.S. 11 was the main North-South thoroughfare in western Virginia. Many New River familues traveled this road to cities in the north looking for work during the Great Depression and World War II eras.

Roanoke - U.S. 11

In the days before Interstate 81 was built, U.S. 11 was the main North-South thoroughfare in western Virginia. Many New River familues traveled this road to cities in the north looking for work during the Great Depression and World War II eras.

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