- Elevation, modelled
- 893 m
- Tallest summit within 11.8 miles
- Point Lookout Mountain1,380 m · 11.5 mi
- Nearest byway
- Blue Ridge Parkway4.6 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:47local time
- Coordinates
- 36.5058, -81.1215
Alleghany Historical Museum is a museum in North Carolina, at a modelled 893 m. Point Lookout Mountain stands 1,380 m to the north-northwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Doughton Mountain, a peak 2.4 miles away. Blue Ridge Parkway passes 4.6 miles off.
- Operated by
- Alleghany Historical Museum
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 11.8 miles of Alleghany Historical Museum. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Lookout Mountain | NNW 347° | 1,380 m | 11.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | NNW 347° | 1,380 m | 11.5 mi |
| Catherine Knob | WSW 242° | 1,223 m | 5.8 mi |
| Fender Mountain | WSW 250° | 1,212 m | 3.2 mi |
| Cheek Mountain | WSW 243° | 1,196 m | 4.8 mi |
| Betsy Peak | WSW 241° | 1,186 m | 7.4 mi |
| Green Mountain | S 177° | 1,185 m | 5.2 mi |
| Bullhead Mountain | SE 143° | 1,171 m | 5.0 mi |
- 4.6 mi off the Blue Ridge ParkwayNational
- 10.1 mi off the New River Valley Byway
- 22.4 mi off the Mount Rogers Scenic Byway
- 28.3 mi off the US 421 Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Mahogany Rock Overlook · 5 mi
- Bullhead Mountain Overlook · 5 mi
- Devils Garden Overlook · 5 mi
- Air Bellows Overlook · 5 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Doughton Mountain: 2.4 mi
- Fender Mountain: 3.2 mi
- Bald Knob: 3.4 mi
- The Peak: 4.0 mi
- Sheep Rock: 4.8 mi
Waterfalls: 16
- Incredible Falls: 5.8 mi
- Bullhead Creek Cascades: 6.1 mi
- Upper Widows Creek Falls: 7.3 mi
- Widows Falls: 8.0 mi
- Bullhead Creek Falls: 8.1 mi
Attractions: 8
- Caudill Cabin: 6.1 mi
- Brinegar Cabin: 6.2 mi
- US 21 overlook: 12.1 mi
- Raven Knob Boy Scout Museum: 15.3 mi
- Blue Ridge Music Center: 15.8 mi
Museums: 8
- Jeff Matthews Museum: 15.0 mi
- Mountain Farm Life Museum: 20.1 mi
- Museum of Ashe County History: 20.3 mi
- Forestry Center: 21.8 mi
- Thunder Road Museum: 22.9 mi
Historic sites: 4
- Crouse's Chimney: 14.5 mi
- Vaughn-Woltz Order of the Arrow Campfire Arena Time Capsule: 15.4 mi
- 100 Strong: 22.7 mi
- Gold Star Families Memorial Monument: 22.9 mi
Beaches: 2
- Elk Shoals: 19.8 mi
- Barefoot Beach: 23.9 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Virginia Rest Area: 21.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:29 | 19:02 | 19:37 |
| June solstice | 06:07 | 20:08 | 20:47 |
| September equinox | 07:13 | 18:49 | 19:23 |
| December solstice | 07:33 | 16:33 | 17:13 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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- Mount Airy · 29 mi
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