Alleghany Virginia Map

About Alleghany, Virginia

Alleghany is a locality in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Alleghany is located at 37.7473°N, 80.2403°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24426.

Alleghany rests in the embrace of rolling, tree-clad hills, their slopes cloaked in a deep, verdant green that shifts with the passing seasons. It lies 33.0 miles north-north-west of Salem, VA (from Salem, VA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south-east of White Sulphur Springs. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness that defines the very character of Alleghany. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the winding roads and the scattered houses that cling to the hillsides, each with its own small patch of cleared land. The land itself feels ancient, worn smooth by countless years of rain and wind, its contours speaking of a quiet, enduring strength. The story of Alleghany is one of resilience, deeply tied to the bounty of its mountainous terrain. For generations, the economy here has been shaped by the extraction of resources, with coal mining and timber once forming the backbone of local prosperity, leaving behind a legacy of industry and a certain hardy stoicism in its people. The Jackson River, a cool, clear artery, flows through the region, its banks a popular spot for quiet contemplation and the occasional angler seeking a moment of peace. While the grand scale of former industries has receded, a simpler, more grounded way of life persists in Alleghany, where the rhythm of the day is dictated less by the clock and more by the changing light and the needs of the land.

About This Alleghany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alleghany, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.747345, -80.240346. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Alleghany and Alleghany County.

Detailed location data for Alleghany includes the ZIP code (24426), telephone area code (540), county seat of Alleghany County (Covington), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alleghany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.