Alleghany County is located in the western part of Virginia and is part of the Roanoke Region. The county seat is Covington.

The county is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected from five magisterial districts. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, and a Commonwealth's Attorney.

Alleghany County is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to Douthat State Park, a 4,500-acre park located in the Allegheny Mountains. The park offers camping, fishing, swimming, and hiking. The county is also home to the Alleghany Highlands Arts and Crafts Center, which features a variety of art and craft classes and workshops.

Alleghany County is served by two public school divisions, Alleghany County Public Schools and Covington City Public Schools. The county is also home to several private schools, including Allegheny Mountain School, a college preparatory school.

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