Roanoke County

Roanoke County is a county in western Virginia containing residential communities, commercial areas, and natural landscapes near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The region encompasses several interconnected communities with different characters and functions.

The county was established in 1838 by the Virginia General Assembly with Salem designated as its administrative seat. This creation was part of administrative expansion in western Virginia during the 1800s.

The county maintains numerous public libraries, including the Hollins branch, which provides educational resources and community programs for local residents.

The county provides an alert system to keep residents informed about weather and safety warnings. A mobile app is also available for accessing government services and information directly from your phone.

The county administration created an application called RoCo that lets citizens access government services straight from their smartphones. This digital tool reduces the need to visit government offices in person for many routine requests.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1838

Capital city: Salem

Shares border with: Botetourt County, Bedford County, Franklin County, Floyd County, Montgomery County, Craig County, Roanoke, Salem

Website: http://roanokecountyva.gov

GPS coordinates: 37.27000,-80.08000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:41