Roanoke County / Franklin County
Roanoke County
Area 305 Square Miles
Formed in 1838 from Botetourt and Montgomery, and probably named for Roanoke River. General Andrew Lewis lived here. The city of Roanoke is known as the Gate City of the South.
Franklin County
Area 697 Square Miles
Formed in 1785 from Henry and Bedford and added to from Patrick. Named for Benjamin Franklin. General Jubal A. Early lived in this county.
Marker is on U.S. 220 north of Naff Road (Virginia Route 613), on the right when traveling north.
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