by
Samuel Hale II, Dr. Paul Linkenhoker, Alleghany Historical Society
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2017
Alleghany County was formed in 1822 from parts of Botetourt, Bath, and Monroe Counties. The area was settled in 1746, and by the early part of the 19th century, a number of settlements and large farms were operating locally. Covington, Clifton Forge, Iron Gate, Longdale, Selma, Low Moor, and other...