Backbone, Virginia
Backbone: a city in Alleghany County, Virginia
About
Backbone is a city located in the county of Alleghany in the U.S. state of Virginia.
Quick Facts about Backbone
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | Alleghany County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7732,-80.1553 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 13:24:50 (9th June 2026) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Backbone is located at 37°46'23"N 80°9'19"W (37.7731800, -80.1553400).
Backbone map
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Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Backbone, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237880 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Lewisburg (WV) | 24901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Backbone, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Backbone.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Spring Post Office | White Sulphur Springs (WV) | 24986 |
Other cities in Alleghany County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alleghany County , VA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Forge | 3,444 | Town in Virginia |
| Iron Gate | 352 | Town of the United States |