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A Brief History of Alleghany Co VA
Alleghany Co was established on January 05, 1822 from parts of Botetourt, Bath and Monroe Counties.
It was named for the Alleghany Mountains.  During the Civil War, the iron for the Merrimac came
from the Longdale Furnace in the county.
Regiments from Alleghany County were at the surrender at Appomattox.
Alleghany Co is 449 square miles.  Population in 2000 was 12,936


SURROUNDING COUNTIES
Bath Co VA- Botetourt Co VA - Craig Co VA - Greenbrier Co WV - Monroe Co WV - Rockbridge Co VA
TOWNS
Clifton Forge - Iron Gate - Low Moore - Selma
Covington, independent city & the county seat, is not part of Alleghany Co.
NATIONAL PROTECTED AREA
George Washington National Forest (part)




This County is Available for Adoption!

Alleghany Co Circuit Clerk
P.O. Boxx 670
Courthouse
266 West Main Street
Covington, VA 24426-0670


Phone: (540) 965-1730
(540) 965-1738 Judges Chambers
Fax: (540) 965-1732




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