Alleghany County, North Carolina
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| Alleghany County, North Carolina | |
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 Location in the state of North Carolina |
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 North Carolina's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1859 |
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| Seat | Sparta |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
236 sq mi (611 km²) 1 sq mi (3 km²), 0.37% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
10,677 47/sq mi (18/km²) |
| Website: www.alleghanycounty-nc.gov | |
Alleghany County is a county in the U.S. state of North Carolina. In 2000, 10,677 people lived there. Its county seat is Sparta.
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History [change]
The county was made in 1859 from the eastern part of Ashe County, North Carolina.
Government [change]
Alleghany County is part of the High Country Council of Governments.
Weather [change]
Since it is in the mountains, Alleghany County has cooler summers than most other places in North Carolina. The temperature usually does not go above 85 °F in the summer. But in the winter the temperature is colder than most places in North Carolina.
Adjacent Counties [change]
These counties are connected to Alleghany County:
- Grayson County, Virginia - north
- Surry County, North Carolina - east
- Wilkes County, North Carolina - south
- Ashe County, North Carolina - west
Important Roads [change]
These are the biggest roads in Alleghany County:
Cities and Towns [change]
These cities and towns are in Alleghany County:
