Alleghany County, County in western Virginia, US
Located at the western edge of Virginia, Alleghany County encompasses 449 square miles of land with mountains, rivers, and valleys at an elevation of 1,000 feet.
Established in 1822 through the combination of territories from Bath County, Botetourt County, and Monroe County, forming a new administrative region in Virginia.
The county maintains strong ties to Appalachian traditions through local events, music performances, and community celebrations that reflect its mountain heritage.
Visitors can reach Alleghany County via Interstate 64, with the city of Covington serving as the primary gateway to local services and accommodations.
The iron used to construct the Confederate warship CSS Virginia originated from Longdale Furnace, located within the boundaries of Alleghany County.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1822
Capital city: Covington
Shares border with: Bath County, Rockbridge County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Monroe County, Greenbrier County, Covington
Website: http://co.alleghany.va.us
GPS coordinates: 37.78000,-80.01000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:50
Douthat State Park
21.8 km
Humpback Covered Bridge
4 km
Gathright Dam
19.6 km
Barbours Creek Wilderness
21.1 km
Roaring Run Furnace
13 km
The Yard
18.9 km
Covington High School
1.7 km
Big Draft Wilderness
27.4 km
Phoenix Bridge
21.5 km
Clifton Furnace
19 km
Rosedale Historic District
7.7 km
Persinger House
8.2 km
Jefferson School
17.3 km
Wood Hall
6.8 km
Clifton Forge Commercial Historic District
16.7 km
Callie Furnace
16.4 km
Mustoe House
18.9 km
Fudge House
1.5 km
Clifton Forge Residential Historic District
16.8 km
Fairview
18.3 km
Old Stone House
18.9 km
Luke Mountain Historic District
1.5 km
Covington Historic District (Covington, Virginia)
1.8 km
Massie House
13.4 km
Masonic Theatre
16.7 km
Falling Springs Falls
11.2 km
Douthat State Park Historic District
24.5 km
Dunlap Beach
4.1 kmReviews
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