The Town of Alberta, Virginia
Alberta is Blooming!
The Town of Alberta
136 W First Avenue
Alberta, VA 23821
434-949-7443
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Most folks in Alberta have their own garden and grow fresh vegetables, fruits, and of course, flowers.
Did you know that in some areas, you can even have your own horse in your backyard? Under a grandfather
clause, many fine old homes were built on huge lots and many used to have their own stable for their riding
horses. Alberta isn't just a one-horse town. It is home to as many as a dozen horses and welcomes more. You
could say that Alberta is the original green community.
Alberta is home to several long established businesses, including a post
office and a new $2 million health center, Southside Community Health Center
for dental and medical needs. Businesses also include: Best Heating and
Air; Cavalier Cleaners, Daniel Auction, Jenkins Mini-Mart, Upton Lumber,
Alberta General Store, Carl's Fountain, Colonial Downs Off-Track Betting
facility, First Citizen's Bank and General Iron & Steel.
Alberta shares a quality of life apart from the fast paced world of larger
towns and cities yet it lies only minutes away from South Hill with several
fine restaurants and motels. Lawrenceville, the Brunswick County seat of government
features historic buildings, shops and restaurants and the historic court
house square and library. Travel time via I-85 is about one hour to
Richmond and one and one-half hours to Raleigh, N. C.
Alberta recently received a $1 million revitalization grant from the Virginia
Department of Housing and Urban Development that an active Revitalization
Committee pursued and won after three years of study and grant applications.
Alberta is the announced site of a $33 million apartment and townhouse
development slated to be constructed at the intersection of U. S. 1 and
Highway 46. In addition, groundbreaking will soon begin on the "Virginia
House," a new service station, food court and convenience store across U. S. 1
from the new housing complex.
Alberta is in the process of building a new 10-acre Alberta School Park
which will include the home field for the Southside Virginia Community College
baseball team. In addition, a playground, parking lot and walking trail
linking downtown to the park has been completed.
The new Tobacco Heritage Trail, a walking trail linking Lynchburg to Sussex
County is in the process of becoming a reality. The trail will follow the
abandoned Norfolk Southern Railroad line. Alberta will be an important stop
for hikers, horsebackers and birders who will frequent the trail. Camping
areas and facilities at the new park are being planned for those using the
new trail.
We invite you to explore our town and talk to our residents, and decide for
yourself if you would like to be a part of our ideal location.