Alleghany County, North Carolina
Alleghany County | |
|---|---|
 Alleghany County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°29′N 81°08′W / 36.49°N 81.13°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  North Carolina |
| Founded | 1859 |
| Named for | Alleghany Mountains |
| Seat | Sparta |
| Largest town | Sparta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 237 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Land | 235 sq mi (610 km2) |
| • Water | 1.5 sq mi (4 km2) 0.6% |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 11,155 |
| • Density | 47/sq mi (18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
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.
History[change | change source]
The county was made in 1859 from the eastern part of Ashe County, North Carolina.
Government[change | change source]
Alleghany County is part of the High Country Council of Governments.
Weather[change | change source]
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 | change source]
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 | change source]
These are the biggest roads in Alleghany County:
Cities and Towns[change | change source]
These cities and towns are in Alleghany County:
