Wildwood is a
neighborhood
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in eastern
Roanoke,
Virginia
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, in the United States. It lies along
U.S. 460 (Orange Avenue) and is bordered by the neighborhoods of
Hollins on the west,
Mecca Gardens on the east,
Eastgate on the north, and the town of
Vinton to the south.
Originally included as part of Roanoke County, Wildwood was annexed by the city in 1976.
Predominantly rural prior to its annexation, growth within the neighborhood has been suburban in nature since the 1970s with significant commercial development located along its Orange Avenue frontage.
References
External links
Hollins/Wildwood Area Plan
{{Roanoke neighborhoods
Neighborhoods in Roanoke, Virginia