Alleghany Springs, Virginia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alleghany Springs, Virginia
Unincorporated community
National Register of Historic Places in Alleghany Springs, Virginia. Top: Alleghany Springs Springhouse; Bottom: William Barnett House
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Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Montgomery
Elevation	1,398 ft (426 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	540
GNIS feature ID	1462400

Alleghany Springs is a small place in Montgomery County, Virginia, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

Alleghany Springs is located about 7.9 miles (12.7 kilometers) east of a bigger town called Christiansburg. You can find it along State Route 637.

A Glimpse into History

Alleghany Springs has a bit of history, even though it's a small community. One important part of its past was having its own post office. This post office served the community for many years, from 1854 until the 1940s. A post office was a very important place back then for people to send and receive letters and packages.

Historic Buildings

Two special buildings in Alleghany Springs are recognized for their historical importance. They are the Alleghany Springs Springhouse and the William Barnett House. Both of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Being on the National Register of Historic Places means these buildings are important to the history of the United States. They are protected and recognized for their unique architecture or connection to past events.

• The Alleghany Springs Springhouse is a building built over a natural spring. In the past, springs were vital sources of fresh water.
• The William Barnett House is another historic home in the area. It gives us a look at how people lived many years ago.

These sites help us remember the history and development of Alleghany Springs.