Roanoke City marks Claytor Memorial Clinic, a 1948 first Black-owned medical practice, with a historic marker.

Roanoke City unveiled a historic marker for the Claytor Memorial Clinic, recognizing it as one of the first Black-owned medical practices in Southwest Virginia. Established in 1948, the clinic served African American patients who were denied healthcare due to Jim Crow and segregation laws. The Claytor family hopes the dilapidated building will be restored, revitalizing the Gainsboro area impacted by urban renewal.