About Alleghany County
Alleghany County sits in Virginia's Allegheny Mountains, the western edge of the Commonwealth and the headwaters of the James River. We were founded in 1822, named for the mountains that frame us, and have been home to roughly 15,000 people for most of the last century.
Nearly half of the County's land is part of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. The rest holds two historic small downtowns — Covington and Clifton Forge — built up around the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway in the late 1800s, plus the rural communities of Boiling Springs, Falling Spring, Sharon, and Jackson River.
Our community
- · Five public schools serving K–12
- · A regional library system with branches in both downtowns
- · A local Dabney S. Lancaster Community College campus
- · The Alleghany Highlands YMCA
- · A volunteer fire and rescue tradition that goes back generations
How the County is governed
Alleghany County is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Supervisors, one from each magisterial district. The Board sets policy, adopts the annual budget, and appoints the County Administrator who runs day-to-day operations. Regular meetings are public and held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
Equal opportunity
Alleghany County is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Accessibility
This site is built to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. If you have trouble accessing any part of the site or need information in an alternative format, contact the County Administrator's office at 540-863-6600.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act gives every Virginian the right to inspect and copy public records held by the County. To make a FOIA request, contact the County Administrator's office in writing at 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Covington, VA 24426, or by phone at 540-863-6600.
