Alderson West Virginia Map

About Alderson, West Virginia

Alderson is a locality in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 975. The population density is 421.1 people per km². Alderson is located at 37.7260°N, 80.6420°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Alderson is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 24910.

Alderson occupies a verdant stretch of land where the Greenbrier River carves a deliberate, winding path through the landscape. It lies 30.1 miles east of Beckley, WV (from Beckley, WV: bearing 97°T), and is situated 11.9 miles west-southwest of Lewisburg. The water moves with a quiet, persistent energy, polishing the smooth stones along the bank and reflecting the shifting clouds that drift over the surrounding ridges. Beyond the immediate riverfront, the terrain rises into the deep green folds of the countryside, where the air holds the damp, earthy scent of ancient soil and damp moss. To the west, the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains marks the horizon, a hazy blue boundary that keeps the world at a measured, respectful distance from the quietude of the valley floors.

Alderson preserves a rhythm of life shaped by the iron rails and the steady, unyielding influence of the river. The town center gathers around the historic bridge, a structure that has witnessed decades of travelers crossing from one bank to the other, marking the passage of time as much as the movement of commerce. Daily activities often gravitate toward the Alderson Athletic Field, a space that serves as a communal hearth for the residents. While the bustle of larger industry has long since receded, the spirit of the place remains tied to the land and the nearby, shadowed reaches of Possum Hollow. Life here moves with a deliberate clarity, a testament to the endurance of those who have made their homes in the quiet intersections of the hills.

About This Alderson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alderson, West Virginia. Coordinates: 37.725954, -80.642024. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Alderson includes the ZIP code (24910), telephone area code (304), county seat of Greenbrier County (Lewisburg), and school district assignment (Greenbrier County School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.