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The Mill Mountain Star is the world's largest freestanding, illuminated man-made star. It was constructed at the top of Mill Mountain in Roanoke, Virginia in 1949 to draw publicity and trade to the city. The star was initially intended to be lit only during the Christmas season but was popular enough with the citizens of Roanoke that it is illuminated every night year-round. It stands 88.5 feet tall and weighs 60,000 pounds. It rests 846 feet above Roanoke and is visible for 60 miles. Its 2,000 feet of neon tubing are typically lit entirely in white but can shine solely in red (historically for tragic events), or red, white, and blue for patriotic holidays. The star has become a symbol of Roanoke and the source of its nickname "Star City of the South." It's a popular tourist destination.