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    Alleghany

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      Alleghany County Map


    Image: University of North Carolina Press
     


    Alleghany County Quick Facts

    Population (2014 census estimate): 10,879

    Land Area (square miles): 235

    County Website: alleghanycounty-nc.gov


    Places and Things in Alleghany County:

    Alleghany County shares its northern border with Virginia. Most of the county is located on a rolling plateau at approximately 2,700 feet above sea level. The plateau is crossed by numerous hills and mountains with Peach Bottom Mountain being the highest point at 4,175 feet. There are two major rivers: the New River and the Little River. The Blue Ridge Parkway passes through the middle of county just east of Sparta, the county seat. Doughton Park and the Blue Ridge Music Center are major attractions along the Parkway in the area.

    Alleghany County enjoys considerably cooler summers than the lowland areas to the east and south, with temperatures rarely rising over 85 °F. In the winter, due to the high elevation, temperatures can fall into the teens or lower, and snowfall can be very heavy at times.

    A Brief History of Alleghany County

    Places in the County on the National Historic Register
     

    Cities, Towns and Communities:

    Sparta (county seat) - zipcode: 28675

     


    More Alleghany County Information:

    Weather and Detailed County Map

    Quick Census Facts

    School District

    Rural Electric Service or Duke Power
    Telephone Service
    Cable Service
    Water & Sewer provided by local muncipality or private well and septic system

    Parks:

    Parks and Recreation Department
    Doughton Park
    New River State Park
    Stone Mountain State Park
    Blue Ridge Parkway

    Fairs and Events:

    Alleghany Fiddlers Convention
    Christmas Crafts Fair
    Mountain Heritage Festival
    Alleghany County Fair


    Adjacent Counties:

    North - State of Virginia
    South - Wilkes County, NC
    East - Surry County, NC
    West - Ashe County, NC


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