Since 1996, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation has annually announced a list of significant historic, natural, and cultural sites in the Roanoke Valley that are in eminent danger of being lost due to deferred maintenance, demolition, or incompatible development. The intent is not to shame or punish the current owners but to bring attention to these sites and encourage their preservation and stewardship. The goal is to work closely with property owners and local governments in exploring options to promote their preservation.
As the month of May is designated as Preservation Month, each year in May, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation announces our Annual Endangered Sites List to call attention to local history, special places, and the possibility that these significant sites are in danger of being lost unless efforts are made to preserve them.
The 2024 endangered Sites were announced on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in conjunction with Preservation Month and the Preservation Virginia’s announcement of their 2024 Endangered Historic Sites at the Washington Historic Park Caretaker’s Cottage in Roanoke, VA.
The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation’s intent is not to shame or punish the current owners but to bring attention to these sites and encourage their preservation and stewardship. The goal is to work closely with property owners and local governments in exploring options to promote their preservation.
2024 RVPF Endangered Sites
Previously Announced Endangered Sites:
In addition to those significant historical, natural, and/or cultural sites in the Roanoke Valley that may be in eminent danger of being lost due to deferred maintenance, demolition, the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation recently began to recognize those sites that are ‘Imminently Endangered’, those that have been previously listed as endangered, but now unfortunately, have continued to be ignored, and are now at severe risk of being lost forever.
Listed below are the previously announced Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation’s Annual Endangered Sites:
2023 Endangered Sites
2022 Endangered Sites
2021 Endangered Sites
2019 Endangered Sites
2017 Endangered Sites
2015 Endangered Sites
2014 Endangered Sites
2013 Endangered Sites
2012 Endangered Sites
2002 Endangered Sites
2001 Endangered Sites
1996 Endangered Sites
2025 Endangered Sites
If you know of a significant historical, natural, and/or cultural sites in the Roanoke Valley that may be in eminent danger of being lost due to deferred maintenance, demolition, or incompatible development, please submit a 2025 Endangered Site Nomination Form by March 17, 2025 for consideration in next year’s Endangered Site listing.
The best success we can ask for is to celebrate a once endangered property as an award recipient at our November Annual Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Awards Ceremony.