Alleghany County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Alleghany County - Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Alleghany County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Alleghany County located in the map, major cities in Alleghany county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Alleghany County, North Carolina

About Alleghany County, North Carolina

Alleghany County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Sparta. As per 2020 census, the population of Alleghany County is 11049 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 236 sq mi (611 km2). Alleghany County was established on 1859.

Facts about Alleghany County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionNorthwestern North Carolina / Blue Ridge Mountains
County SeatSparta
Named AfterIndian word (Allegewi / Allegheny) meaning “beautiful stream” or “fine stream”
Established1859
Coordinates36.4894° N, 81.1323° W
Total Area~235 sq mi
Land Area~233 sq mi
Water Area~2 sq mi
Population (2020)~10,888
Estimated Population (2023)~11,075
Population Density~46 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesSparta, Piney Creek, Glade Valley, Laurel Springs, Roaring Gap, Twin Oaks, Stratford
Main IndustriesAgriculture (Christmas trees, pumpkins), Tourism, Services
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 21, NC Highway 18
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForBlue Ridge Parkway miles & scenery, New River, Stone Mountain State Park
Websitehttps://alleghanycounty-nc.gov

Top Attractions in Alleghany County, North Carolina

  • Stone Mountain State Park – Granite dome, hiking, and waterfalls.
  • Blue Ridge Parkway – Scenic mountain drives and overlooks.
  • New River – Canoeing, tubing, and fishing.
  • Doughton Park – Hiking trails and picnic areas.
  • Thurmond Chatham Game Lands – Hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
  • Alleghany County Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Sparta Downtown Historic District – Small-town shops and dining.
  • Roaring Gap Creek – Trout fishing and nature scenery.
  • Stone Mountain Falls – Scenic waterfall hike.
  • Blue Ridge Conservancy Lands – Protected mountain landscapes.

Cities & Towns in Alleghany County, North Carolina

Sparta, Glade Valley, Laurel Springs, Piney Creek, Scottville, Twin Oaks