Clifton Forge in Alleghany County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Chesapeake and Ohio Lines
George Washington's Railroad
Original predecessor company founded by George Washington in 1785
Erected by C&O RY Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 37° 48.901′ N, 79° 49.654′ W. Marker is in Clifton Forge, Virginia, in Alleghany County. It is at the intersection of East Ridgeway Street (Business U.S. 60) and Race Street when traveling west on East Ridgeway Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 E Ridgeway St, Clifton Forge VA 24422, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Virginia’s Mountain Region, in the Alleghany Highlands, and specifically in the Potomac Highlands. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Masonic Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Wars Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire Department World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roger Arliner Young (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clifton Forge.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
