Record #:

12561

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Acknowledging the Peach Bottom Mountains, often overshadowed by the Blue Ridge Range, Alleghany County contains a variety of topographic elements that contribute to a useful landscape. Utilized by dairy farmers and cattle ranchers, this land is essential for many locals. The mechanization of farming changed the industry of this county, lessening the availability of jobs, resulting in a northern migration focused on the search for income. Other transformations to Alleghany County include a fire in Sparta, in 1933, as well as the end of a mining industry that benefited from the harvesting of iron and copper.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 3, July 1962, p13-15, 23, il

Subject(s):

Alleghany County--Economic conditions

Record #:

12562

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Alleghany, a Delaware Native American word meaning either, \"a fine stream\", or \"endless\", as in Alleghany County, was established in 1859 and is located in the heart of the Appalachians. Divided by Secessionist sentiments during the Civil War Era, residents forged atonements through agriculture, industry, and overall progress through frugality and economic scrutiny. Famous for the Doughton Family, charter inhabitants as well as public servants for some 138 years, the county is best known for pipe production as well as produce.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 3, July 1962, p6-8, 16-19, il, map

Subject(s):

Alleghany County--Economic conditions; Alleghany County--History