Alleghany County

Region: Mountain
County Seat: Sparta
Population: 10,677¹
Towns & Cities: Glade Valley, Laurel Springs, Piney Creek, Randleman, Roaring Gap, Scottville, Twin Oaks

Alleghany County was formed from Ashe County in 1859. It is in the northwestern section of the State and is bounded by the state of Virginia and Surry, Wilkes and Ashe counties.²

Additional County History

Nestled between the New River and the Blue Ridge Parkway of northwest North Carolina's, Alleghany County offers scenic vistas, an unspoiled landscape and friendly folk.


	Government & Community Bodies (1)
	Recreation (1)

¹ Population figures from Census Bureau Home Page for the 2000 Census.
² Facts gathered from State Library of North Carolina.

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The North Carolina Fish is the Channel Bass.

Channel Bass usually occur in great supply along the cost and most large ones average between 30 and 40 pounds, making them great for sport fishing.