This exaggerated action is sometimes called the "Big Lick."

The Gainesborough settlement remained the most populous community until 1874 when the town of Big Lick was chartered.

The latest U.S. push had moved the battle line in western Virginia forward into the suburbs of Big Lick again.

Once upon a time, this had been a church on the outskirts of Big Lick, Virginia.

Sure as hell, herecame the Rebs, dashing forward through the ruins of Big Lick.

Somewhere in the Yankee lines in the ruins of Big Lick, Virginia, a rifle cracked.

Reggie Bartlett sighed with relief as he tramped away from the front line east of Big Lick, Virginia.

Founded: 1852, first known as Big Lick, renamed Roanoke in 1882.

History of the "Big Lick"

The city's original name of "Big Lick" is often used in whimsical contexts.