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Alleghany County was formed in 1859 from the eastern part of Ashe County, North Carolina. It was named for the Allegheny Mountains. Due to its elevation, Alleghany County enjoys considerably cooler summers than the lowland areas to the east and south, with temperatures rarely rising over 85 °F (29 °C). In the winter, however, temperatures are much colder than would be expected in a southern state. Daytime highs can fall into the teens or lower, and snowfall can be very heavy at times. The county is divided into seven townships: Cherry Lane, Cranberry, Gap Civil, Glade Creek, Piney Creek, Prathers Creek, and Whitehead. In 2000 the population of Alleghany County was 10,677. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 236 square miles (610 km²), of which, 235 square miles (608 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (2 km²) of it (0.37%) is water. Alleghany County is located in northwestern North Carolina, and its northern border is with the State of Virginia. The county is located entirely within the Appalachian Mountains region of western North Carolina. Most of the county is located atop a rolling plateau that ranges from 2,500 feet (760 m) to 4,000 feet (1,200 m) above sea level. The southern border of the county drops abruptly nearly 2,000 feet (610 m) to the Foothills region of North Carolina. The plateau is crossed by numerous hills and mountains. The major rivers of Alleghany County are the New River, and the Little River, which flows through the town of Sparta, the county seat. Call us for information on Alleghany County real estate!
