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Alderson

West Virginia, United States · North America

About Alderson

Alderson sits on the route: 30 minutes from Ronceverte, 54km from New River Gorge National Park.

Alderson is a town located in West Virginia, United States. With a population of 1,182, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Alderson sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alderson to your route.

About Alderson

Alderson Historic District is a national historic district located at Alderson, Greenbrier County and Monroe County, West Virginia. The district encompasses 196 contributing buildings and three contributing sites located in the commercial district and surrounding residential section. They are predominantly 19th and

Read more early 20th century frame detached residences and masonry commercial buildings including notable examples of the Federal, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne styles. Notable buildings include the Woodson Mohler Grocery building, Johnson and Gwinn warehouse, Greenbrier Mill, First National Bank building, Alderson's Store, Chesapeake and Ohio depot, U.S. Post Office, and the City Hall (1939). The Alderson Ferry Site is for the ferry established 1789. Located in the district is the separately listed Alderson Bridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

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Alderson is located in West Virginia, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.7259 latitude, -80.6420 longitude.

What is the population of Alderson?

Alderson has a population of approximately 1,182 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,182
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
West Virginia
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.7259, -80.6420

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Worth the detour from Alderson

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

New River Gorge National Park

America's newest national park featuring one of the oldest rivers in the world, world-class whitewater rafting, and the iconic New River Gorge Bridge.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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