Clifton Forge
in Alleghany County of Virginia, United States
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Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (35 mi) - Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field (48 mi)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (59 mi)
- Raleigh County Memorial Airport (71 mi)
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (78 mi)
- Mercer County Airport (84 mi)
- Danville Regional Airport (90 mi)
- Yeager Airport (104 mi)
- North Central West Virginia Airport (105 mi)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (119 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (139 mi)
- Raleigh Durham International Airport (146 mi)
- Cliftondale Country Club (Golf course, 0 mi)
- Alleghany Country Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Cliff View Golf Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- The Homestead (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Lexington Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 21 mi)
- Botetourt Country Club (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Ashley Plantation Golf Club (Golf course, 26 mi)
- Pocahontas Country Club (Golf course, 32 mi)
- Fallingwater Cascades Parking Area (observation point, (27 mi)
- 1J Station 92 Parking Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Tree Wall (observation point, (27 mi)
- Arnolds Valley Parking Area (observation point, (26 mi)
- Poplar Spring Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Flattop Mountain Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Mills Gap Overlook (observation point, (25 mi)
- Parking Overlook (observation point, (25 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.816 and -79.824 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 48' 58" and W -79° 49' 28"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:31 AM (Saturday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:47 am and 6:18 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Clifton Forge
Clifton Forge in Alleghany County (Virginia) with it's 3,739 habitants is a town located in United States about 168 mi (or 271 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Clifton Forge is now 10:31 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Clifton Forge, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field in a distance of 35 mi (or 56 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. We saw 8 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Covington, Warm Springs, Fincastle, Lexington and New Castle. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 68 °F
| Morning Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
| Night Temperature | 10°C / 50 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 30% |
| Air Pressure | 1027 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from South-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 61% of sky |
| General Conditions | Broken clouds |
Saturday, 2nd of November 2024
17°C (63 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.
Sunday, 3rd of November 2024
18°C (64 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.
Monday, 4th of November 2024
20°C (68 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Travelodge Low Moor Near Covington
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Clifton Forge VA 5.9.09, Part 2: The Allegheny Comes Out To Play
Part 2 of my trip out to Clifton Forge on May 9th for National Train Day and the C&O Historical Society's Allegheny Railroad Heritage Festival. After the GP9 got its exercise, the live steam...
Stars and Stripes Celebration Parade Clifton Forge, Virginia 7.3.2010
Clifton Forge VA 5.9.09, Part 1: Small, Medium, and Large...
A montage of clips from my outing to Clifton Forge on May 9th for the C&O Historical Society's Allegheny Railroad Heritage Festival/National Train Day celebration. The clip opens with a...
Freight at Clifton Forge, Virginia
On a hot, windy day in mid July 1992, I took a trip to Clifton Forge for the day and saw several trains. This is the first one I taped of a freight getting together lead by an SD40-2 #8222...
Leanne is cheering for U. S. A.
Leanne is cheering from Selma, VA.
ACSG with Thomas the Tank Engine at C & O Train Show
The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers (ACSG) set up a modular layout at the C & O Historical Society Train Show in Clifton Forge, VA on June 7 and 8, 2014. See more photos and videos of the show on...
CSX Empties depart Clifton Forge, Virginia
A GP30M is the lone power as a cut of hoppers are pulled out of the yard eastbound. Mid July 1992.
Mountain Magic Band, C & O Railroad Man
C&O H8 #1607 In Mid-Train Pusher Service - September, 2011
Live Steam at the C&O Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, VA with H8 Allegheny #1607.
CSX Freight departing Clifton Forge, Virginia
This short freight was departing Clifton Forge to go onto the North Mountain Subdivision to Charlottesville, Va. Engines: Two GP40-2's and a SCL U18B #1927 Mid July 1992.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the Roanoke Region. The population was 3,884 at the 2010 census. The Jackson River flows through the town, which as a result was once known as Jackson's River Station. Clifton Forge was an independent city during the 2000 census. However, in 2001, Clifton Forge gave up its city status and reverted to a town. In previous decades, the railroad was a major employer.
Iron Gate, Virginia
Iron Gate is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. The population was 388 at the 2010 census.
Selma, Virginia
Selma is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.
Clifton Forge (Amtrak station)
The Clifton Forge Amtrak station is located at 400 Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge, Virginia. It is served by Amtrak's Cardinal route, and is the westernmost station in Virginia along this route. Clifton Forge station is a two-story brick station house originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, just east of a major locomotive fuel facility for CSX Transportation.
WXCF (AM)
WXCF is a broadcast radio station licensed to Clifton Forge, Virginia, though is currently silent. When operational, WXCF serves Clifton Forge and Covington. WXCF is owned and operated by Todd P. Robinson, Inc.
Cliftondale Park, Virginia
Cliftondale Park is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States.
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC) is one of 23 public community colleges in the Virginia Community College System. It is named after Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster, a prominent Virginia educator who held a number of positions in education, having an impact on students at all levels—K-12 through college. He retired in Bath County, one of the areas served by DSLCC.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Clifton Forge.
This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Williamson, Cliftons Forge, Cliftonforge, Clifton Force, Williamson's Station, كليفتون فورغ, Clifton Forge, Клифтон Форџ
