Clifton ForgeVirginia
Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the greater Roanoke Region. The population was 3,555 at the 2020 census.
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About Clifton Forge
Clifton Forge is a small town in western Virginia, home to 3,385 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Clifton Forge is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,121 residents per square mile.
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What Makes Clifton Forge Unique
- The only place in America named Clifton Forge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Clifton Forge
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Clifton Forge
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
- C&O Railway Heritage Center · Museum
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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clifton Forge
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🏫 Schools in Clifton Forge
- Jackson River Governor's School
- Sharon Elementary
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