Here is a list of area attractions in and around the Alleghany Highlands.
Humpback Bridge Humpback Bridge is the only covered bridge of its type of construction now standing in the United States. Located in Alleghany County, just west of Covington, it was built in 1857. The 100-foot-long, single-span structure is four feet higher at its center than it is at either end, thus the name, ?Humpback.?
Lake Moomaw
Lake Moomaw provides year round boating, water sports, fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking and hiking. This 2,530 acre lake has a 43 mile shoreline and is a part of the Gathright Wildlife Management Area in Alleghany and Bath Counties. James River Ranger District (540) 962-2214; Warm Springs Ranger District (540) 839-2521.
Falling Springs
The Falls located north of Covington on Rt. 220 provide a peaceful, scenic wayside for tourists. In 1778 Thomas Jefferson described Falling Springs as a ?remarkable cascade…falling over a rock about 200 feet to the valley below.?
Douthat State Park
Douthat State Park, located in Alleghany and Bath Counties, is one of the six original Virginia State Parks opened in 1936. The facilities, designed by the National Park Service, include trails, a dam and spillway, cabins, a lodge, a swimming beach, picnic areas and other support facilities. The park maintains 43 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with some spectacular overlooks. Enjoy dinner in Douthat Lakeview Restaurant as you view the beautiful reflection of the mountains in our 50-acre trout stocked lake. Enjoy a day of fun in the sand and sun and swimming at the beach. Visit the Camp Store and Boat Dock to rent rowboats, canoes, paddle boats, funyaks, hydro-bikes, fishing poles and mountain bikes.
The Historic Masonic Theatre: Alleghany Highlands Center for the Performing Arts
The Historic Masonic Theatre: Alleghany Highlands Center for the Performing Arts, circa 1905, in Clifton Forge serves up live entertainment and good country music. The theatre is home to the Virginia Opry and the Southern Gospel Review. Call (540) 863-2500 or visit www.CliftonForge.org for more information.
Alleghany Highlands Arts Council
For forty-seven years, the Alleghany Highlands Arts Council has brought inspiring, live professional performing arts events to the community. The Performing Arts Series has been recognized as one of the most highly successful entertainment and cultural series in the state.
Fall Foliage Festival
Clifton Forge, Virginia – The Annual Fall Foliage Festival sponsored by the Shrine Club will be in the Downtown Historic District. Artisans, craftsmen, antique dealers, and flea market style vendors occupy the north side of Ridgeway Street, parts of Main and Commercial and also the three public parking lots. Crafters are invited to register early. Call (540) 962-2178 for an application.
Covington Lumberjacks
The Lumberjacks have dazzled the fans in Covington, drawing over 20,000 fans each season at Casey Field.
Jackson River Sports Complex
The Jackson River Sports Complex is located in Covington off Edgemont Drive directly across from Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc. The sports complex offers upscale playground equipment, archery, open turf sports (soccer, flag football, field hockey), tennis courts, and basketball courts, outdoor fitness equipment, shelter, restroom and concession facilities.
Jackson River Trail
The Jackson River Trail is a 17-mile trail in Alleghany County, Virginia, which runs from Covington, Virginia to the Coles Point Recreation Area at Lake Moomaw. The Trail, which was developed from an old railroad bed, provides access to many natural, historic and scenic resources. The Jackson River, running adjacent to the Trail, contributes a distinct and scenic landscape feature, while providing a natural habitat for reproducing wild trout. The first seven miles is now open to the public for those who enjoy hiking, biking, and nature walks.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA
The YMCA is a “Christian Association.” It is not a church… not a religion. YMCA’s inquire little about who you are and what you are, but much about what you wish to become. It is a grouping of persons, of all ages, who desire to improve themselves, and their world, by doing things in an atmosphere which reflects the very best Judeo-Christian traditions. YMCA programs and membership are affordable to the entire community. For more information please call (540) 962-YMCA.
The Homestead
This resort offers vacation packages, shopping, fine dining, three 18-hole golf courses and one of the finest ski runs in the entire South. Hot Springs, Virginia 24445 (800) 336-5771
Here is a list of organizations/businesses that will help you in your relocation process to the Alleghany Highlands.
Utilities and Services
Electricity
Dominion Virginia Power – Staunton, VA – 888-667-3000
BARC Electric – Millboro, VA – 540-997-9124
Craig Botetourt Electric – New Castle, VA – 540-864-5121
Telephone/Internet
Lumos Networks – 342 Court St. Covington, VA – 540-965-2211
Gas
Amerigas – 419 Ridgeway St. Clifton Forge, VA – 540-862-4148
Dixie Gas & Oil Corp. – 710 W. Locust St. Covington, VA – 540-962-6336
Fuel Oil
Whiting-Jamison Oil Co. – 610 Locust St. Covington, VA – 540-962-1176
Water/Sewer
Alleghany County Public Works – 9212 Winterberry Ave, Ste. A – 540-863-6650
Clifton Forge Public Works – Howard Ave. Clifton Forge – 540-863-2517
Covington Public Works – 333 W. Locust, City Hall, Covington, VA – 540-965-6350
Cable
Shentel – 307 W. Main Street Covington, VA – 1-800-SHENTEL
Lumos Networks – 342 Court St. Covington, VA – 540-965-2211
Newspaper
Virginia Review – 128 N. Maple Ave. Covington, VA – 540-962-2121
Commissioner of the Revenue
Alleghany County – 9212 Winterberry Ave, Ste. E – 540-863-6640
Covington – 333 W. Locust, City Hall, Covington, VA – 540-965-6350
Post Office
Clifton Forge – Commercial St. Clifton Forge, VA – 540-863-5531
Covington – W. Main St. Covington, VA – 540-962-2510
Low Moor – School Circle, Low Moor, VA – 540-862-7150
Insurance
BB&T Barger Insurance, Inc. – 263 W. Main St. Covington, VA – 540-962-2277
Hemp Insurance Agency, Inc. – 211 E. Madison St. Covington, VA – 540-962-1168
Racey & Dean Inc. – 535 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA – 540-862-5744
Banks
Sonabank – 540 W. Main St. Clifton Forge, VA – 540-862-4264
Wachovia – 246 W. Main St. Covington, VA – 540-962-6111
First Community 511 Main St. Clifton Forge, VA – 540-862-4251
StellarOne – 450 W. Main St. Covington, VA – 540-962-6131
BB&T – 116 W. Riverside St. Covington, VA – 540-965-1100
WECCU Credit Union – 347 N. Court Ave. Covington, VA – 540-962-6154
Highlands Community Bank – 307 Thacker Ave. Covington, VA – 540-962-2265
First National Bank – 151 N. Court Ave. Covington, VA – 540-962-5600
Attorneys
Wilson Updike & Nicely
223 N. Maple Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
540-962-4986
www.wunlawfirm.com
Day Care/Pre-School Facilities
YMCA Kid’s Unlimited Learning Center
Covington location (540) 965-5888
Low Moor location (540) 862-0488
Half day Pre-School – Ages 30 months to 4 years; 5 day classes
2 and 3 day classes – 9:00 – 12:00 noon MWF or TTh
After-school program-Kindergarten through 12 years – M-F 3:00 to 6:00
Before-school program-Ages 5 to 12 years – 6:00 until school starts
Jackson River Technical Center Day Care
Contact: Nonette Cosgrove (540) 862-1308
Ages 3 to 5, TWTh, 9:15 – 1:15 p.m.
2 day class – T & Th, 9:00 – 12:00
Precious Rainbow Day Care
4 day class – M-F, 8:30 – 11:30
Contact: Theresa Twitty (540) 962-2828
Ages 2 to 12, M-F, 7:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Edgemont Pre-School
Contact: Tracy Morgan (540)965-
Ages 3 to 5, M-F, Three classes
3 day class – MWF, 9:00 – 12:00
*Limit of 22
*Must pre-register
Alleghany Highlands Christian Pre-School
Contact: Robert Cooper (540) 862-1948
Ages 4 to 5, M-F, 8:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5, M-F, 9:00 – 11:30
Clifton Forge Pre-School
*Must pre-register
Contact: Lisa Ahlbrand
Ages 3 to 4, two 3 year old classes and three 4 year old classes
M-F, 9:00 -11:30/12:00 – 2:30
Mt. Carmel Pre-School
Contact: Carolyn Banker or Charlotte Martin
Evening class, MTW, 12:30 – 3:00
Elementary Schools
Boiling Spring Elementary (PK-5)
5403 Boiling Spring Circle
Covington, VA 24426
(540)965-1817
Callaghan Elementary (PK-5)
4018 Midland Trail
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1810
Edgemont Primary (K-3)
451 W. Part Street
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1420
Falling Spring Elementary (PK-5)
100 Falling Springs Circle
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 965-1815
Jeter-Watson Intermediate School
515 East Pine Street
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
Mountain View Elementary (PK-5)
100 Gleason Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1737
Sharon Elementary (PK-5)
100 Sharon School Circle
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-1712
Middle Schools
Clifton Middle School
1000 Riverview Farm Road
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1726
Jeter-Watson Intermediate School (4-7)
515 East Pine Street
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1430
High Schools
Alleghany High (9-12)
210 Mountaineer Drive
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 863-1700
Covington High School (8-12)
530 S. Lexington Ave.
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 965-1410
Schools Private and Vocational
Jackson River Technical Center
105 E. Country Club Lane
Covington, VA 24426
(540) 862-1308 or (540) 863-6832
College
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
1000 Dabney Drive
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
(540) 863-2800 or (877) 73DSLCC
Retirement and Assisted Living Communities
The Glebe
250 Glebe Road
Daleville, VA 24083
Toll Free: 877-994-5323
www.vbh.org
Highland House
3501 Longdale Furnace Road
Clifton Forge, VA 24422
540-862-4271
The Woodlands
1000 Fairview Ave.
Clifton Forge, VA 24426
540-863-4096
The Brian Center
One ARH Lane
Low Moor, VA 24457
540-862-3610
Church Listings
Anglican
St. Stephen?s Anglican Church – 540-862-1440
Baptist
Concerned Christian Baptist Church – 540-962-1568
First Baptist Church – 540-962-0181
Main Street Baptist Church – 540-862-4530
Mt. Beulah Baptist Church – 540-862-5480
Mt. Olive Baptist Church – 540-862-7455
Pine Street Baptist Church – 540-962-8826
Wrightsville Baptist Church – 540-962-6563
Baptist-Independent
Calvary Baptist Church – 540-962-5833
Faith Baptist Church – 540-962-6335
Gospel Light Baptist Church – 540-962-3488
Immanuel Baptist Church – 540-862-1011
Moss Run Baptist Church – 540-965-3936
New Hope Baptist Church – 540-962-6025
United Baptist Church – 540-965-7614
Southern Baptist
Clifton Forge Baptist Church – 540-862-7481
Covington Baptist Church – 540-962-2256
Iron Gate Baptist Church – 540-862-0142
Lone Star Baptist Church – 540-747-2778
Sharon Baptist Church – 540-863-3801
Temple Baptist Church – 540-965-0330
Trinity Baptist Church – 540-962-0316
Bible
Covington Bible Church – 540-965-4256
Brethren
Grace Brethren Church – 540-962-9541
Catholic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church – 540-962-6541
St. Joseph?s Catholic Church – 540-863-5371
Christian
First Christian Church – 540-965-8406
Disciples of Christ
Calvary Christian Church – 540-962-9596
Church of Christ
Church of Christ – 540-962-1865
First Church of God – 540-862-0787
Church of God
New Life Church of God – 540-962-7278
The Church of God of Prophecy – 540-962-6580
Church of God In Christ
Garden of Prayer #5 Cogic – 540-965-9044
Gospel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ – 540-962-2600
Church of Jesus Christ
Church Jesus Christ LDS – 540-962-4179
Episcopal
Emmanuel Episcopal Church – 540-965-5626
St. Andrews – 540-863-3041
Full Gospel
Good News Christian Fellowship – 540-962-5814
Holiness
Bread of Life Church – 540-862-7555
First Penteecostal Holiness Church – 540-962-2460
Jackson Memorial Church – 540-862-0408
Independent
Glory Land Church – 540-863-9530
Oak Hill Bible Church – 540-862-1958
Interdonominational
Living Stones Ministries – 540-863-4576
Jehovah?s Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah?s Witnesses – 540-965-5417 or 540-862-7321
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene – 540-962-1969
Presbyterian
Clifton Forge Presbyterian – 540-862-5775
Edgemont ARP Presbyterian Church – 540-965-3916
Falling Spring Presbyterian Church – 540-965-0886
First Presbyterian Church – 540-962-2195
Greenwood Presbyterian Church – 540-965-3926
Johnson Creek ARP Church – 540-962-6830
Low Moor Presbyterian Church – 540-862-0152
Mallow Presbyterian Church – 540-962-2320
McCallister Memorial – 540-962-2675
Salvation Army
Salvation Army – 540-962-6206
United Methodist
Benjamin Persinger United Methodist Church – 540-747-3421
Callaghan United Methodist Charge – 540-962-4092
Central United Methodist Church – 540-863-4156
Christ United Methodist Church – 540-965-3641
Epworth United Methodist Church – 540-862-5334
Fletcher Chapel UMC – 540-965-4019
Granbery Memorial United Methodist Church – 540-962-3911
Hoke Chapel United Methodist Church – 540-965-3923
Iron Gate United Methodist Church – 540-862-4005
Longdale Methodist Church – 540-863-9118
Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church – 540-962-2693
Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church – 540-962-3032
Parrish Court United Methodist Church – 540-962-1036
Pinnell Chapel United Methodist Church – 540-747-2977
South Covington United Methodist Church – 540-962-6377
Wesleyan
Covingon Wesleyan Church – 540-962-6906
Information provided by The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce.