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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Alleghany County, Virginia
Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. state — officially, "Commonwealth" — of Virginia.
Alleghany county was established on January 5, 1822 from parts of Botetourt, Bath, and Monroe counties.
Alleghany County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alleghany-County%2C-Virginia   (4898 words)

  
 About Alleghany County, North Carolina
The name "Alleghany" comes from an Indian word meaning "good river." Many people consider Alleghany County to be one most beautiful places in America, with 235 square miles of thickly forested ridges, curious stony peaks, and deeply eroded river bottoms that reflect the region's ancient geological past.
Alleghany County "is bounded on the south by Blue Ridge and Wilkes County line, west by Ashe County, north by the Virginia line and east by Surry County line.
The county is divided into two valleys, Peach Bottom mountain passing through the county from east to west, valley of Little River on the south, New River and tributary streams, Prather's Creek and Elk Creek on the north.
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  Alleghany County, North Carolina - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County is a county located in the state of North Carolina.
Alleghany County is a member of the regional High Country Council of Governments.
In the county the population is spread out with 19.40% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 27.70% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who are 65 years of age or older.
goldsboro.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Alleghany_County,_North_Carolina   (469 words)

  
 Alleghany County, Virginia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alleghany County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Alleghany county was established on January 5, 1822 from parts of Botetourt, Bath, and Monroe counties.
The median income for a household in the county is $38,545, and the median income for a family is $45,843.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alleghany_County,_Virginia   (560 words)

  
 Alleghany County, Virginia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Note: The town of Clifton Forge is not included in any Alleghany County data.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,154 km² (446 mi²).
In the county, the population is spread out with 22.80% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 28.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.70% who are 65 years of age or older.
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 Alleghany County, VA - A Concise History
Alleghany County took its name from the mountain range in which it is located.
By further Act of the General Assembly, passed February 15, 1822, the County of Alleghany was attached to the Chancery District Court centered at Lewisburg.
The County suffered greatly in the war due to its location and many years were required for recovery from the losses sustained.
www.sgarner349.com /Alleghany/alleghany_county_concise_history.htm   (738 words)

  
 ALLEGHANY COUNTY
Alleghany County took its name from the mountain range in which it is located.
Covington, a city of the second class and the County seat, was named in honor of General Leonard Covington, hero of the war of 1812 and friend of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.
By further Act of the General Assembly, passed February 15, 1822, the County of Alleghany was attached to the Chancery District Court centered at Lewisburg.
www.co.alleghany.va.us /history.htm   (738 words)

  
  Alleghany County, NC, Demographics
The county population as of the 2000 Census was 10,677.
The county is served by one weekly newspaper, The Alleghany News and a daily paper, The Winston-Salem Journal.
Alleghany's annual average temperature is 50.1 F. The county receives approximately 46 inches of rain a year and 17 inches of snow.
ealleghany.net /main/demographics   (400 words)

  
 Alleghany County Records
Alleghany County was formed from Bath, Botetourt and Monroe (W.Va.) counties in 1822 and named for the mountain chain which runs through the region.
On the north it borders Bath County; on the east, Rockbridge; Botetourt on the southeast, and to the south, Craig (Botetourt prior to 1851).
Alleghany's western boundary was with Monroe until a portion was transferred to Greenbrier in 1827.
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 History/Demographics on Alleghany County, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains
It is bordered by Grayson County, Va., on the north, and by North Carolina counties: Ashe on the west, Wilkes to the south and Surry to the east.
The county is principally drained by the New River, which flows along the western and northern border, and its main tributary, the Little River, which runs through the central portion of the county.
Alleghany County was formed by an act of the 1858-59 session of the North Carolina legislature out of the northeastern portion of Ashe County.
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 Alleghany County Schools
Linked sites are not under the control of Alleghany County School system or its agents.
Alleghany County School is not responsible for the contents of any linked sites, any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites.
Alleghany County School is providing these links to you as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the site by Alleghany County Schooll.
www.alleghany.k12.nc.us   (536 words)

  
 Alleghany County Educational Resources
The Alleghany County Board of Education is responsible for primary (elementary) and secondary (high school) public education.
It operates one high school -- Alleghany High -- and three elementary schools -- Piney Creek Elementary School in western Alleghany County, Sparta Elementary in the center and Glade Creek Elementary in the East.
Alleghany High School is home to the A. Anderson Huber Cyber Campus, a state-of-the-art technology resource center, offering distant learning in one of three teleconferencing classrooms, video editing and production facilities, broadcasting on cable Channel 50 and a computer lab/community access site.
ealleghany.net /main/education   (401 words)

  
 Alleghany County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alleghany County is the name of two counties in the United States of America:
Note that three other counties are spelled slightly differently but pronounced the same:
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alleghany_County   (94 words)

  
 Alleghany County Public Library
The Alleghany County Public Library promotes the love of reading and fosters the pursuit of knowledge among the residents of Alleghany County.
Alleghany County Public Library makes books and information, expert help and current technology available to all residents, rich and poor, young and old.
Public libraries are the most effective and efficient way to ensure that people are well informed because they serve as a gateway to the world of information that is free and readily available to everyone.
ealleghany.net /government/library   (251 words)

  
 Alleghany County, NC USGenWeb
Alleghany County is North Carolina's fifth smallest county in land area, covering 233 square miles.
Alleghany was formed from the northeastern portion of Ashe County, NC in 1859.
The word "Alleghany" is said to be derived from the Indian name meaning "fine stream." The New River runs through the county, which is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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 Alleghany Chamber: Sparta, NC
Located at the crossroads of the county's two main corridors -- US 21 and NC 18 -- Sparta is the physical center as well as the focus of community life for Alleghany County.
Sparta is home to Alleghany High School, Sparta Elementary School -- the largest of three elementary schools in the county -- the satellite campus of Wilkes Community College, Alleghany Memorial Hospital and four of the county's largest manufacturers.
Alleghany County was created from land carved out of what was primarily Ashe County in 1859.
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 Alleghany County Sparta, North Carolina (Counties)
The county seat of Alleghany County, North Carolina, is Sparta.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 9,850, an increase of 260 over the 1990 census.
Sparta is located in Alleghany County (of which it is the county seat) northwest of Winston-Salem,...
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 Alleghany County Services
The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to manage the overall operations and activities of the County government.
Duties of the County Administrator include executing all policies established by the Board or mandated by the State, preparing and administering the budget, and supervising the function of County Departments.
County real property is reassessed at least every 6 years and was last completed for the 1992 tax year.
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 Alleghany County, Virginia
It was formed from parts of Botetourt, Bath, and Monroe counties.
As an aside, the Jackson River merges with the Cowpasture River a few miles down the road, in Botetourt County, to form the headwaters of the mighty James River, Virginia's longest.
As you proceed on US 220, along the Jackson River before it meets the James River in neighboring Botetourt County, you parallel "Rainbow Ridge" which also hosts the "Devil's Backbone" shown in the earlier photo.
www.talkingproud.us /VirginiaVRAlleghany.html   (330 words)

  
 Alleghany County, NC by NCRoots.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County was formed form Ash County, in 1859.
Alleghany was named for an Indian tribe, derived from a corruption of the Delaware Indian name for the Alleghany and Ohio Rivers and is said to have meant a fine stream.
Hunters were the early arrivals to the present day Alleghany County, but by the late 1700's settlers had arrived.
ncroots.com /Alleghany   (108 words)

  
 Continuing Education
The Alleghany Center Director is Jayne Phipps-Boger and the administrative assistant is Kathryn Abernathy (336) 372-5061.
If you are a resident of Alleghany County or simply live close by, we encourage you to look carefully at the educational opportunities offered by our Alleghany Center.
If you are a resident of Ashe County or simply live close by, we encourage you to look carefully at the diverse educational opportunities offered by our Ashe Center.
www.wilkescc.edu /alleghany_ashe_home.asp   (647 words)

  
 Alleghany News Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
County manager presents first proposed revenue neutral tax rate
If the numbers were correct as of today, Alleghany's tax rate would need to be about 44 cents to maintain a revenue neutral rate.
The date of a public hearing on the Alleghany County Schools school assignment policy is expected to be announced at the Alleghany Board of Education's April 4 meeting, according to Superintendent Jeff Cox.
www.alleghanynews.com   (255 words)

  
 Alleghany County Government Website
Alleghany County is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina.
Alleghany County was formed out of Ashe County by an act of the 1858-1859 session of the North Carolina legislature.
One of our goals is to preserve the qualities of our county while moving towards the future with technology and economic development.
www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov   (94 words)

  
 Alleghany County NC Real Estate | Alleghany County Land Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County NC real estate is shaped by the land.
The New River flows through this county and the North Carolina portion of the New River is designated a National Scenic River.
Alleghany County land is the fifth smallest county in NC, with real estate that encompasses 233 square miles and the sixth smallest in population having around 10,000 residents.
www.ashecountyrealestate.com /alleghany-county-real-estate.htm   (294 words)

  
 Digital Alleghany County Map, Maps of Alleghany County County, North Carolina.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County Map, Maps of Alleghany County and all North Carolina County Maps.
Every county map is available, but we may not yet have your county of interest completed.
Individual County Overview™ vector graphics are priced by population, with prices ranging from $275 to $425 per county.
www.creativeforceinc.com /county_maps/county_maps.asp?ID=2918   (231 words)

  
 Counties and Activities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce - Info on the county and the town of Sparta.
Alleghany County Fiddler's Convention - Come to the cool Blue Ridge Mountains for the.......
Wilkes County Schools - Wilkes County Schools recognizes the importance of the wide-spread community involvement in the education of its youth.
www.carolinacorner.com /counties.htm   (3513 words)

  
 Alleghany County Elections
The Administration of elections is an important element of county government.
The principal function of the Alleghany County Elections office is to conduct fair, impartial and efficient elections in compliance with state laws.
The Board of Elections also establishes election precincts and voting sites, appoints and trains precinct officials, assists persons desiring to file for office, prepares and distributes ballots, programs voting equipment, canvasses and certifies the results of an election, investigates any voting irregularities, and maintains voter registration and participation records.
www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov /dept_index.asp?dept_id=5   (143 words)

  
 Alleghany News Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County Superintendent of Schools Duane Davis announced his retirement after a closed session Monday night during a called meeting of the Alleghany County Board of Education.
The youth at Alleghany High School listened attentively to the tragic story of 7-year-old Zack Davis, the son of Catawba County resident Angie Bass, during their 15th annual prom promise assembly in the new gym Tuesday morning.
Volunteers are being sought for this Saturday to conduct a cleanup of road sides downtown and the surrounding areas in Sparta.
www.alleghanynews.com /archive/116_37   (294 words)

  
 Allegany County Government Online!
This is sponsored by the Allegany County Commissioners and the Allegany County Board of Education.
Allegany County Administrator Vance C. Ishler emphasized the importance of the unqualified opinion: “Allegany County is a superb financial operation.
The Allegany County Commissioners retained the firm of Lindsey and Associates, Certified Public Accountants from Towson, Maryland to conduct an evaluation of the overtime budget for the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, Road Patrol Division.
www.gov.allconet.org   (977 words)

  
 Alleghany County, North Carolina   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Alleghany County is located in the northwest mountains of North Carolina.
The county was first settled in the mid-18th century, and many of the original families are still prominent in the county.
This is the old Antioch School in the southeastern part of the county.
www.unc.edu /~dfrancis/Alleghany.html   (210 words)

  
 Index
The Alleghany Christmas Tree Association is proud to introduce you to our quality Christmas trees, evergreen roping, wreaths, and related products.
Alleghany County is located in the cool mountains of northwest North Carolina where the altitude and climate are perfect for growing Christmas trees.
Christmas trees are the largest agricultural crop in Alleghany County.
www.alleghanycta.com   (161 words)

  
 Alleghany County, Virginia VA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Alleghany County is one of 95 counties in Virginia.
This was an increase of 29.48% from the 2000 census.
Alleghany County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=22875   (377 words)

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