Fairview Heights
in Alleghany County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.817 and -79.813 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 49' 0" and W -79° 48' 45"
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: 05:09 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:10 am and 5:02 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

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 Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights in Alleghany County (Virginia) is located in United States about 168 mi (or 270 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Current time in Fairview Heights is now 05:09 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Fairview Heights, 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 playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 8 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, 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: 12°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 66% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

17°C (62 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Travelodge Low Moor Near Covington

Address
4,1 mi
123 Westvaco Rd
24457 Low Moor
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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

Published: May 24, 2009
Length: 51:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

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

Published: July 04, 2010
Length: 16:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VirginiaFireandWater


Clifton Forge VA 5.9.09, Part 1: Small, Medium, and Large...

Published: May 11, 2009
Length: 56:49 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: FastFlyingVirginian

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

Published: August 01, 2008
Length: 08:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

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.

Published: April 08, 2008
Length: 08:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: americascheer

Leanne is cheering from Selma, VA.


ACSG with Thomas the Tank Engine at C & O Train Show

Published: June 16, 2014
Length: 03:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Acsg Carolinas

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

Published: August 01, 2008
Length: 49:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

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

Published: April 15, 2011
Length: 56:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheStringster


C&O H8 #1607 In Mid-Train Pusher Service - September, 2011

Published: September 14, 2011
Length: 10:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: classiclights

Live Steam at the C&O Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, VA with H8 Allegheny #1607.


CSX Freight departing Clifton Forge, Virginia

Published: August 01, 2008
Length: 44:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ChessieStorm ChessieSystem

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.

Located at 37.8197, -79.8233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Lost cities and towns, Towns in Virginia, Populated places in Alleghany County, Virginia, Populated places on the James River (Virginia)

Iron Gate, Virginia

Iron Gate is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. The population was 388 at the 2010 census.

Located at 37.7986, -79.7911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Alleghany County, Virginia, Towns in Virginia, Populated places on the James River (Virginia)

Selma, Virginia

Selma is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.

Located at 37.8044, -79.8486 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Virginia, Populated places in Alleghany County, Virginia

Cowpasture River

The Cowpasture River is a chief tributary of the James River in western Virginia in the United States. It is 84.4 miles long.

Located at 37.7844, -79.7758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chesapeake Bay Watershed, James River Watershed, Rivers of Virginia, James River (Virginia), Geography of Alleghany County, Virginia, Geography of Bath County, Virginia, Geography of Botetourt County, Virginia, Geography of Highland County, Virginia

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.

Located at 37.8146, -79.8274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alleghany County, Virginia, Amtrak stations in Virginia, Stations along Chesapeake and Ohio Railway lines, Transportation in Alleghany County, Virginia

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.

Located at 37.8217, -79.8139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Virginia, Radio stations established in 1950

Cliftondale Park, Virginia

Cliftondale Park is an unincorporated community in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States.

Located at 37.8233, -79.7986 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Unincorporated communities in Virginia, Populated places in Alleghany County, Virginia

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.

Located at 37.8117, -79.8518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Virginia Community College System, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Education in Alleghany County, Virginia, Education in Rockbridge County, Virginia

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