Clifton Forge, Virginia

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• 50 years: Burgdorf
  

  NATURAL BRIDGE - Rosella O'Neil Burgdorf and Charley Taber Burgdorf celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner party hosted by their family at Natural Bridge Restaurant and Hotel.

• Physical Evidence, Forensics Class Participants Listed
  

  " Eleven students are enrolled in "Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence" in the Administration of Justice program at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College this fall.

• World War II Ace returns to England for first time since war
  

  November 18, 2008 World War II Ace returns to England for first time since war More than 60 years have passed since World War II Ace Bill Overstreet flew his last mission over Europe.

• Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, Inc. Will Not Apply to...
  

  After careful consideration, the management and the Board of Directors of Southern National Bank of Virginia, Inc.

• New Cell Towers Improve Service in Cave Springs
  

  In a continuing effort to expand its network in Virginia, U.S. Cellular activated additional cell sites on Starkey Road, and in Penn Forrest, Iron Gate and Potts Mountain.

• Kroger donates 100,000 pounds of produce to feed hungry
  

  On Veterans' Day, former World War II paratrooper John Kessler gives boxes of canned goods to Vivian Garnand of Cave Spring, who is administrative assistant and receptionist for the Southwest Virginia Second ...

• Milford Baptists welcome new minister
  

  Members of the First Baptist Church here consider their new pastor, the Rev. Calvin Robinson, nothing less than a gift from God.

• Tim Craver elected Chairman of Virginia State Legislative Board
  

  Delegates attending the quadrennial meeting of the Virginia State Legislative Board elected Tim R. Craver as Chairman in meetings that concluded here on October 21.

• Regional link spotlights county's tourism sites
  

  Craig County Tourism Commission Co-chairmen Helen Looney and Diane Givens, right, show off the new regional tourism logo.

• Virginia Indian History Program Set Nov. 5 at DSLCC
  

  The director of the Virginia Indian Heritage Program, Karenne Wood, will be the guest speaker for a program, a oeWho Owns the Past? Virginia Indians Yesterday and Todaya , to be held on Wednesday, November 5, ...

• Soup-a-palooza and Cuban pork
  

  We didn't plan for this past weekend to be a full-on autumnal extravaganza, but it was.

• Consolidation petition filed in Alleghany County
  

  Friday morning petitions signed by Alleghany County and Covington citizens were filed in court asking the two governments to talk about merging.

• Renovations Planned at DSLCC Main Campus
  

  " Attending a planning session to discuss the upcoming renovation project on the DSLCC main campus were, seated, from left: X. Tong Wang, Facilities and Construction Manager for the Virginia Community College ...

• DSLCC Student Senate Noted
  

  " Officers of the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Student Senate have been selected for the 2008-2009 school year.

• Unease settling over Clifton Forge
  

  Robert Brown, a 72-year-old retired nursing assistant, said he's now locking the latch on his door at home after the two recent abductions in Clifton Force.

• Truck stolen in Clifton Forge carjacking found in WV
  

  October 14, 2008 Truck stolen in Clifton Forge carjacking found in WV A truck stolen during a carjacking in Clifton Forge has been found in West Virginia.

• Botetourt Co. deputies investigate attempted abduction in Iron Gate
  

  Botetourt County Police are investigating an attempted abduction. It happened in Iron Gate around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night.

• Localities show unity in promoting Alleghany Highlands tourism - roanoke.com
  

  The timing from an economic standpoint couldn't have been worse, but a regional plan unveiled Friday to promote tourism in the Alleghany Highlands may be the first real sign that the struggling localities there ...

City Description

Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the Roanoke Region. The population was 4,289 at the 2000 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. Clifton Forge is known for its beautiful mountain views and clear streams. It is home to one of the original 6 state parks of Virginia, Douthat State Park, built during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Amtrak, the national passenger rail service, provides service to the Clifton Forge station with the Cardinal route. Also Clifton Forge serves a major locomotive fuel facility for CSX Transportation. Clifton Forge is serviced by three major highways, Interstate 64, U.S. 60, and U.S. 220. Clifton Forge is located at 37°49′11″N, 79°49′24″W (37.819801, -79.823584). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all of it land. As of the census of 2000,

City Contained By:

• Virginia
• Alleghany County

Size:

• 8.02896314204 km squared

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