Clifton Forge Downtown Historic District

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Clifton Forge Downtown Historic District

501 E. Ridgeway St., Clifton Forge, VA 24422
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The City of Clifton Forge is in western Virginia nestled in the Allegheny Mountains at the southern tip of the Shenandoah Valley and west of the Blueridge Parkway. The population is approximately 4,679. CSX Transportation’s “mountain rail line” passes through Clifton Forge which has a rich railroad history. The City is home to the Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center, The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society and The Stonewall Theater. Douthat State Park is just 7 miles from the city.

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Rich Hole Wilderness

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In the late 1800s and early 1900s iron ore was mined from some of the hillsides in the area, and trees were cut to make charcoal for the iron ore furnaces. Traces of this activity, including an old mountain homestead with a small orchard, remain today in Rich Hole Wilderness. You’ll find a mature hardwood ecosystem with large old hemlocks Read more...
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Hill Crest Bed and Breakfast

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Hill Crest, completed in 1910, was built by successful local meat and produce businessman, Adam Oscar Surber. Dr. John M. Emmett, Chief of Surgery of the C&O Railway Hospital, bought and extensively re-modeled the home in 1935, adding wings on the sides and rear of the house, as well as a three-bay carriage house with apartment, and acres of formal Read more...
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The Red Lantern Inn

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With 7 bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, The Red Lantern Inn in downtown Clifton Forge is within walking distance of restaurants, shops, Amtrak Station, Alleghany Highlands Arts & Crafts Center, Historic Masonic Theatre and Amphitheater, the C&O Historical Museum and The Clifton Forge School of he Arts. There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor that share two full hall Read more...
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