Back Cliftūnsmiþian ANG كليفتون فورغ (فيرجينيا) Arabic كليفتون فورج ARZ Clifton Forge City, Virginia BAR Clifton Forge Catalan Клифтон-Фордж (Виргини) CE Clifton Forge CEB Clifton Forge, Virginia CY Clifton Forge Spanish Clifton Forge French
Clifton Forge, Virginia | |
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| Coordinates: 37°49′11″N 79°49′25″W / 37.81972°N 79.82361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany |
| Settlement | 1700s |
| Williamson's Station | February 13, 1861 |
| Incorporated (town) | October 19, 1884 |
| Incorporated (independent city) | March 31, 1906 |
| Incorporated (town) | January 21, 2001 |
| Named for | The Clifton estate in Lexington |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Irvine |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.08 sq mi (7.98 km2) |
| • Land | 3.02 sq mi (7.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,555 |
| • Density | 1,200/sq mi (450/km2) |
| ZIP Code | 24422 |
| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| FIPS code | 51-17440[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492780[3] |
| Website | Official website |
Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the greater Roanoke Region.[4] The population was 3,555 at the 2020 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 mountain views and clear streams.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Clifton Forge, Virginia
- ^ Roanoke Region of Virginia