Alleghany County is located in the northwestern part of North Carolina and is part of the Blue Ridge Mountains region. The county seat is Sparta.

Alleghany County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which is elected by the citizens of the county. The Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement, and a Register of Deeds, which is responsible for recording and maintaining public records.

The county is served by the Alleghany County Schools system, which consists of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools.

The county is home to several state parks, including Stone Mountain State Park, New River State Park, and Mount Jefferson State Natural Area. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Alleghany County Courthouse, the Sparta Historic District, and the Alleghany County Museum.

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