Selma
in Alleghany County of Virginia, United States
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Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (34 mi) - Lynchburg Regional Preston Glenn Field (49 mi)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (61 mi)
- Raleigh County Memorial Airport (70 mi)
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (79 mi)
- Mercer County Airport (82 mi)
- Danville Regional Airport (90 mi)
- Yeager Airport (103 mi)
- North Central West Virginia Airport (105 mi)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (118 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (140 mi)
- Raleigh Durham International Airport (146 mi)
- Cliftondale Country Club (Golf course, 1 mi)
- Alleghany Country Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- Cliff View Golf Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- The Homestead (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Lexington Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 22 mi)
- Botetourt Country Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
- Valley View Country Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
- Ashley Plantation Golf Club (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Pocahontas Country Club (Golf course, 32 mi)
- Bedford Country Club (Golf course, 34 mi)
- Fallingwater Cascades Parking Area (observation point, (27 mi)
- 1J Station 92 Parking Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Tree Wall (observation point, (27 mi)
- Poplar Spring Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Flattop Mountain Overlook (observation point, (27 mi)
- Mills Gap Overlook (observation point, (24 mi)
- Parking Overlook (observation point, (24 mi)
- McFalls View Overlook (observation point, (26 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.807 and -79.848 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 48' 23" and W -79° 50' 53"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 06:59 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:20 am and 8:11 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34
Delve into Selma
Selma in Alleghany County (Virginia) with it's 529 habitants is located in United States about 170 mi (or 273 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Selma is now 06:59 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Selma, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 8 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Covington, Warm Springs, Fincastle, New Castle and Lexington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F
| Morning Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Night Temperature | 17°C / 63 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 34% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from North-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Few clouds, covering 10% of sky |
| General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Thursday, 2nd of May 2024
28°C (82 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 3rd of May 2024
15°C (59 °F)
15°C (60 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 4th of May 2024
28°C (82 °F)
16°C (62 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Travelodge Low Moor Near Covington
Videos from this area
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Clifton Forge VA 5.9.09, Part 2: The Allegheny Comes Out To Play
Part 2 of my trip out to Clifton Forge on May 9th for National Train Day and the C&O Historical Society's Allegheny Railroad Heritage Festival. After the GP9 got its exercise, the live steam...
Stars and Stripes Celebration Parade Clifton Forge, Virginia 7.3.2010
Clifton Forge VA 5.9.09, Part 1: Small, Medium, and Large...
A montage of clips from my outing to Clifton Forge on May 9th for the C&O Historical Society's Allegheny Railroad Heritage Festival/National Train Day celebration. The clip opens with a...
Freight at Clifton Forge, Virginia
On a hot, windy day in mid July 1992, I took a trip to Clifton Forge for the day and saw several trains. This is the first one I taped of a freight getting together lead by an SD40-2 #8222...
Leanne is cheering for U. S. A.
Leanne is cheering from Selma, VA.
ACSG with Thomas the Tank Engine at C & O Train Show
The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers (ACSG) set up a modular layout at the C & O Historical Society Train Show in Clifton Forge, VA on June 7 and 8, 2014. See more photos and videos of the show on...
CSX Empties depart Clifton Forge, Virginia
A GP30M is the lone power as a cut of hoppers are pulled out of the yard eastbound. Mid July 1992.
Mountain Magic Band, C & O Railroad Man
C&O H8 #1607 In Mid-Train Pusher Service - September, 2011
Live Steam at the C&O Heritage Center in Clifton Forge, VA with H8 Allegheny #1607.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Clifton Forge, Virginia
Clifton Forge is a town in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States which is part of the Roanoke Region. The population was 3,884 at the 2010 census. The Jackson River flows through the town, which as a result was once known as Jackson's River Station. Clifton Forge was an independent city during the 2000 census. However, in 2001, Clifton Forge gave up its city status and reverted to a town. In previous decades, the railroad was a major employer.
Low Moor, Virginia
Low Moor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alleghany County, Virginia, in the United States. The population was 367 at the 2000 census. Low Moor was the birthplace of World War II Medal of Honor recipient Jimmie Monteith, for whom Camp Monteith, located in Kosovo, was named.
Selma, Virginia
Selma is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alleghany County, Virginia, United States. The population was 485 at the 2000 census.
Clifton Forge (Amtrak station)
The Clifton Forge Amtrak station is located at 400 Ridgeway Street in Clifton Forge, Virginia. It is served by Amtrak's Cardinal route, and is the westernmost station in Virginia along this route. Clifton Forge station is a two-story brick station house originally built by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, just east of a major locomotive fuel facility for CSX Transportation.
WXCF (AM)
WXCF is a broadcast radio station licensed to Clifton Forge, Virginia, though is currently silent. When operational, WXCF serves Clifton Forge and Covington. WXCF is owned and operated by Todd P. Robinson, Inc.
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC) is one of 23 public community colleges in the Virginia Community College System. It is named after Dr. Dabney S. Lancaster, a prominent Virginia educator who held a number of positions in education, having an impact on students at all levels—K-12 through college. He retired in Bath County, one of the areas served by DSLCC.
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