Whitehead (Alleghany County, NC)

Around Whitehead ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Mount Airy. It is located about 30 miles [48 km] to the east of Whitehead. Mount Airy has a population of 10,200 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Galax (VA). It is located about 18 miles [ km] to the northeast of Whitehead and has a population of 6,300 people.

The following is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Whitehead, with the nearest first.

Sparta
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
- Sparta is located in Alleghany County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,723 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <3>
Amelia
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
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- Amelia is located in Alleghany County
Glade Valley
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glade Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glade Valley
- Glade Valley is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Glade Valley <3>
Abshers
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
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- Abshers is located in Wilkes County
Hooker
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
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- Hooker is located in Alleghany County
Laurel Springs
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurel Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurel Springs
- Laurel Springs is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurel Springs <3>
Scottville
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scottville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scottville
- Scottville is located in Alleghany County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scottville <3>
McGrady
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McGrady have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McGrady
- McGrady is located in Wilkes County
Moxley
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
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- Moxley is located in Wilkes County
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- Piney Creek
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Piney Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Piney Creek
  - Piney Creek is located in Alleghany County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Piney Creek <3>
- Topia
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topia
  - Topia is located in Alleghany County
- Transou
  (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Transou have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Transou
  - Transou is located in Ashe County
- Ennice
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ennice have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ennice
  - Ennice is located in Alleghany County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ennice <3>
- Roaring Gap
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roaring Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roaring Gap
  - Roaring Gap is located in Alleghany County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roaring Gap <3>
- Traphill
  (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Traphill
  - Traphill is located in Wilkes County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Traphill <3>

For more communities neighboring Whitehead, please visit our County-by-County Page for Whitehead.

Alleghany County ...

Whitehead is located in Alleghany County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Alleghany County: Ashe, Surry, Wilkes & Grayson (VA).

Curious and Interesting Names Near Whitehead ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Whitehead.

Airports Near Whitehead ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Whitehead and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Whitehead.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of North Carolina:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- North Carolina Statewide Tourism
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Whitehead. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of North Carolina: https://www.nc.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Whitehead.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of North Carolina's counties, including Alleghany, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Whitehead), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.