Supplements: THE TOWN OF ALDERSON Alderson, West Virginia, is a quaint small town on the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers counties; it was settled in 1777 by John Alderson, a frontier missionary Gospel preacher for whom the town was named. In later years an Alderson descendant founded a Baptist seminary that was later moved north ... (Read more) THE TOWN OF ALDERSON Alderson, West Virginia, is a quaint small town on the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers counties; it was settled in 1777 by John Alderson, a frontier missionary Gospel preacher for whom the town was named. In later years an Alderson descendant founded a Baptist seminary that was later moved north because of the Great Depression to become Alderson-Broaddus College at Philippi, WV. The Federal Reformatory for Women was the first federal prison for women, established here in the 1920s after a group of local businessmen visited Washington, D.C., to propose to the federal government that the Institution be placed in Alderson. The town is famous for its annual "Best" Independence Day Celebration and the Strawberry Festival, held every May. Camp Greenbrier for Boys has been a staple in the community since 1898, and every summer is busy with campers from across the United States. POINTS FOR THE TOWN OF ALDERSON Known as "The Gem of the Hills" Located in three counties, Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers Voted "Best Fourth of July Celebration" by West Virginia Living Magazine in 2012. Alderson is the place to be to celebrate America's Independence Day! Yet, there are so many more events that we want you to attend...so explore below and...Save the Date! 2020 population of approximately 1200 Leagues: Alderson Basketball League  Greenbrier Girls Softball League  Alderson Little League Baseball  Alderson Chiefs Youth Football  Chiefs Cheerleading  Chiefs Country Tumbling Numerous civic clubs and groups Active Main Street association Active Veterans of Foreign Wars Active Lions Club Home of the annual May Strawberry Festival Located on the beautiful Greenbrier River Well-known for fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking Home of Camp Greenbrier French the lion is the town mascot AMTRAK stop at the historic C & O Depot Excellent town park The Alderson Mini Park on the river The historic Alderson Memorial Pedestrian Bridge Home of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church which was founded in the 1700s by elder John Alderson, a frontier preacher A scenic walking trail is established in the town Weekly farmers market, Tuesday afternoon during warm months Two full-time volunteer fire departments A full-time town police force Full-time hometown ambulance service Home of "Camp Cupcake" Federal ladies' camp DRIVE TIMES 20 minutes to Lewisburg 45 minutes to Beckley 2 hours to Charleston, WV 30 minutes to the famous Greenbrier Resort 25 minutes to Hinton 75 minutes to Princeton & I-77 30 minutes to Union 45 minutes to Athens and Concord University 90 minutes to Blacksburg, VA, and Virginia Tech 35 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley 25 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg 25 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton 35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park 30 minutes to Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills 50 minutes to Covington, VA 2 hours to Snowshoe 3 hours to WVU 4 hours to Charlotte, NC 2.5 hours to Charlottesville, VA 5 hours to Columbus, OH 5 hours to Lexington, KY 4 hours to Pittsburgh, PA 5 hours Raleigh, NC 1 hour 30 minutes Roanoke, VA 3 hours, 30 minutes Richmond, VA 4.5 hours Washington, DC WILDLIFE With only a few steps to the Greenbrier River, an exciting view of wildlife changes daily with the seasons. The town has a local family of bald eagles that you see as they soar above the river. Otters and beavers are often seen paddling around the historic Memorial Bridge. Canadian geese and a variety of ducks are residents and can be seen about every day. Great Blue Herons, Cranes, Ospreys, and Egrets can occasionally be seen near the old bridge. A wide range of birds from A-Z can be observed with a close watch throughout the year in Alderson. UTILITIES Water: Town of Alderson Sewer: Town of Alderson Electricity: MonPower Telephone: Frontier Communications and Optimum Trash: Weekly curbside by Greenbrier Valley Solid Waste Internet: Optimum, Frontier Communications, and various cell providers Cellphone Coverage: Excellent ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property has access on the front via Virginia Street, and on the upper side is East Chestnut Ave, which is the access point for the carport. ZONING Alderson and Greenbrier County are subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of septic systems. DEED AND TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: DB 224 Pg. 457 Greenbrier County, West Virginia Acreage: 0.19 acre +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes: Greenbrier County (13), West Virginia Alderson Corp (1) Tax Map 6 Parcel 85, Class 2 2022 Real Estate Taxes:/$388.00 SCHOOLS Greenbrier County School District Public Elementary School: Alderson Elementary School (A brand new 13 million dollar school is in the process of being built) Public Middle School: Eastern Greenbrier Middle School Public High School: Greenbrier East High School Colleges: New River Community and Technical College (Lewisburg campus) West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Private Schools: Lewisburg Baptist Academy (PK-12) Seneca Trail Christian Academy (PK-12) Greenbrier Community School (PK-8) Greenbrier Valley Academy (2-8) Renick Christian School (2-7) MEDICAL Alderson is home to two medical clinics. The closest hospital is Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea/Lewisburg, which is a 15-minute drive. To the south in Hinton Summers County, ARH Hospital is about a 25-minute drive. The area is also blessed in having the amazing service of Health Net helicopters. A helipad is located at the River of Life Church. VETERANS HOSPITALS/CLINICS West Virginia has VA Hospitals in Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Beckley, and Huntington. Nearby Salem, VA, has a Veterans Hospital. Nearby Community-Based Clinics in Lewisburg and Princeton. SURROUNDING AREA THE AREA The Town of Alderson, affectionately known as the "Gem of the Hills," is tucked away in the lush Greenbrier Valley of southeastern West Virginia. It is situated along the beautiful Greenbrier River and includes Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers Counties. In 1763, the nearby Muddy Creek settlements were destroyed by Shawnee Indians under Chief Cornstalk. It was not until 1777 that the town was settled by "Elder" John Alderson, a frontier missionary for whom the town was named. Here, he founded the first Baptist church in the Greenbrier Valley. In the early 1900s, a John Alderson descendant started a Baptist seminary that was later moved north to become Alderson-Broaddus College at Philippi, WV. The Federal Reformatory for Women, the first federal prison for women, was established here in 1927. The town is renowned for its annual Independence Day celebration, which West Virginia Living Magazine acknowledged as the state's "Best Independence Day Celebration" in 2012. Alderson, WV, today is primarily a residential community with retail establishments in its downtown historic district. These serve the many camps and vacation homes along the Greenbrier River and tourists visiting the surrounding countryside. Commerce and property values are increasing due to increased tourism and the sheer beauty of the river and surrounding farms. Alderson contains many fine homes from the turn of the 20th Century, many of which are in mint condition, always the same as their well-tended, original appearance. The town of Alderson has been an active community for generations. Alderson's amenities include churches, an elementary school, a motel, a national bank, Dollar General, Family Dollar, gas/convenience stores, two medical clinics, a hometown pharmacy, an outstanding hometown hardware and builders supply, an artisans studio, martial arts center, a farmers market, two funeral homes, antique shops, mechanics garage, several restaurants, electrical and general contractors, a veterinarian, an insurance agent, and several Airbnb's. Lewisburg, the Greenbrier County seat, was voted the Coolest Small Town in America and is just a 20-minute drive to the thriving downtown historic district. The downtown boasts a year-round live theatre, Carnegie Hall, a new $3MM library, several fabulous restaurants, antique shops, and boutiques. There is also a modern hospital, all attendant medical facilities, and all the big box stores. Several new schools have been built in the area. The Greenbrier County Airport, which has WV's longest runway, is just 25 minutes away and has daily flights to Chicago and Washington, DC. The world-famous Greenbrier Resort is 25 minutes' drive, and Snowshoe Ski Resort is about 2 hours' drive. Blacksburg, Virginia (Vtech) is about 90 minutes away, Roanoke, Virginia, is about 2 hours, DC is 4 hours, and Charlotte, North Carolina, is 4 hours away. Just 30 minutes to Sandstone Falls, Bluestone Lake, Bluestone State Park, and Pipestem Resort, the surrounding area offers unlimited soft recreational activities, including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching, and rock climbing. Snow skiing at the Winterplace Resort is less than an hour away. You can catch the Amtrak train in Alderson and ride to the Greenbrier Resort, Chicago, or New York City. The Beckley Airport is just 45 minutes away. The new 10,000-acre Boy Scout high adventure camp is an hour's drive.