Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum

About Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum

The Roanoke Visitor Center and Museum in Roanoke, Texas introduces visitors to local history through exhibits and guided exploration of the historic downtown area. The Roanoke Route Walking Tour leads visitors to sixteen stops featuring restored historic structures and landmarks, including the Old Fire Station, Noah's Grocery Store, Newman's Barbershop, a Hardware Store, and the Silver Spur Saloon. The tour also encompasses the Eureka Hotel, Masonic Lodge, Stationmaster's House, Ward's Creamery, the Gillespie and Seagraves House, Jones' Grocery Store, Continental State Bank, Miss Ida's Post Office, Mayor Jenkins' House, and the Presbyterian Parsonage. An American La France 1923 Fire Truck is displayed as a tour stop. The museum features exhibits exploring Roanoke's past and present through the "Discover—Then & Now" collection. These activities suit history enthusiasts and those interested in exploring authentic Texas frontier architecture and community heritage in a self-guided or structured walking format through downtown Roanoke.