Henrietta Lacks Plaza

Address

410 3rd St SW
Roanoke, VA 24011

Details

Nestled between the Municipal and Commonwealth buildings, Henrietta Lacks Plaza boasts beautiful annual flower beds surrounding enormous elms and crepe myrtles. Renamed in 2021, this plaza celebrates Lacks, a native Roanoker, and her contribution to modern science.

Nearby Downtown Parking

Premium Parking Gale - Upper Lot312 Church Ave (194 feet W)
Premium Parking Gas Lot322 Second St SW (299 feet E)
Premium Parking Gale - Lower Lot301 Luck Ave (339 feet SW)
Church Avenue Garage121 Church Ave SW (458 feet E)

Nearby Restaurants

Starbucks - Franklin Rd110 Franklin Rd SE (134 feet SE)
Crumbles127 Kirk Ave (454 feet NE)
Macado's120 Church Ave SW (475 feet E)
Texas Tavern, Inc.114 Church Ave W (515 feet E)

Nearby Shopping

Melody Haven122 Church Ave W (411 feet E)
Unleashed Dog Bakery & Boutique131 Campbell Ave SW (514 feet NE)
A New Leaf131 Campbell Ave SW (590 feet NE)
Wilson Hughes gallery- contemporary fine art & craft117 Campbell Ave SW (724 feet NE)

Nearby Attractions

Freedom Plaza Church Ave SW (33 feet E)
June M. McBroom Theatre at Community High School302 Campbell Ave SE (449 feet NE)
Virginia Museum of Transportation303 Norfolk Ave SW (897 feet NW)
Pearl Fu Plaza23 Church Ave SW (945 feet E)