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Alderson
A town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia — population 1,111 as of 2020.
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News in Alderson
The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Oct. 4, 1890: A traveling circus arrived in Alderson. While in town, the show’s lioness gave birth to cubs. Susan Bebout,…
General
Alderson Council updates water project; dates for 2026/27 Urban Archery Deer Season
By D.L. Bowles On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Alderson Town Council provided information on the water projects that include both a new water plant and expansion and rehabilitation of water lines. The water plant portion of the project is estimated to be 83% complete with construction…
Government & CivicIn and around Alderson
See & do
- Alderson Alumni Park
- Alderson Historic District
- Alderson Public Library
- Asian Athletics, Inc.
- The Cedars
Eat, drink & stay
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Alderson by the numbers
- Area
- 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km²), 0.06 sq mi water
- Median age
- 53.3
- Households
- 656
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median house value
- $130,400
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 179, ALDERSON, WV 24910