Christiansburg
Christiansburg, originally known as "Hans Meadows," was established in 1792 and named for Colonel William Christian noted Colonial and Revolutionary Indian fighter. It became an important place on the route to the West. On May 10, 1864, Averell raided the town on an expedition into southwest Virginia. On April 5, Stoneman raided it while destroying railroads.
Marker is on Roanoke Street (U.S. 11) 0.1 miles east of Depot Street (Virginia Route 111), on the right when traveling south.
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