The stories of Roanoke County, VA
8 narrated audio stories from across Roanoke County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Mill Mountain Star
When a Christmas Star Became Roanoke’s Symbol
How a holiday display grew into Roanoke’s year-round beacon.
Hanging Rock Battlefield and Railway Cut
Where the Retreat Hit the Rails
A railroad cut turned retreat into a brutal, focused fight.
Roanoke County
From Cave Spring to Giants Great
How Tiki Barber’s path led from Roanoke County to Giants history.
Roanoke County
A County Seat Inside the County It Left
How Roanoke County kept its seat in Salem as the map changed around it.
Belle Aire
Federal Grace in a Rural Landscape
How Belle Aire brought architectural polish to an early plantation countryside.
Belle Aire
What a Brick House Remembers
Belle Aire’s architecture carries the long afterlife of status, labor, and preservation.
Roanoke County
From Cave Spring to the Long Arc of a Jumper
How a Roanoke County standout became a Duke star and NBA marksman.
Mill Mountain Star
When a Christmas Star Stayed
A holiday display that became Roanoke’s enduring emblem.
Hear every Roanoke County story, hands-free.
TourPods narrates the hidden history, true crime, and local lore of wherever you're standing. Your first 20 stories are free — no credit card required.
Download TourPods free