Town of SpartaNorth Carolina

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Explore Sparta

Events, history, and community resources in Sparta.

Two men at a craft table of handmade wooden bowls at a festival

The Unspoiled Province: the Blue Ridge Parkway, the New River, Crouse Park, and a Main Street rebuilt for walking.

Cyclists riding through Sparta during the Tour de Mountains
Sparta is a close drive from the cities, but is 'miles away' from anywhere.

Sparta, North Carolina is a step back in time: friendly people, relaxing atmosphere, and beautiful countryside. Located in the northwest mountains of North Carolina, Sparta is a close drive from the cities, but is 'miles away' from anywhere.

Sparta and Alleghany County offer many opportunities to experience the small town feel with local stores and eateries, as well as outdoor adventures along the Blue Ridge Parkway and the New River. Explore this website to learn more about Town services, local businesses, events, and leisure activities. We're glad you stopped by.

In Sparta

  • Crouse Park

    • Monday: Crouse House Pickers
    • Saturday: Alleghany Farmers Market
    • First Tuesday: Town Council meeting, 6:00 p.m.

  • Events

    Next Town Council meeting: Tuesday, November 3, 6 p.m.

  • History & Demographics

    Facts and figures about the county seat of Alleghany County.

  • Streetscape Project

    The downtown streetscape and waterline project, completed in 2021.

Getting here

The latitude of Sparta is 36.505N. The longitude is -81.121W. It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 2,927 feet.

Milestones

  1. 1866

    A town site for the county seat

    James H. Parks and others donated land for Sparta's town site, the seat of Alleghany County.

  2. 1924

    Sparta re-incorporated

    Sparta was re-incorporated in 1924. The dates 1866 and 1924 appear on the Town seal.

  3. 1969

    Crouse Park

    The park was donated to the town in 1969 by R. Floyd Crouse and Crystal S. Crouse in memory of Floyd Crouse and Sarah Ellen Gambill Crouse.

  4. 2018

    Streetscape and Waterline Project begins

    Finding it necessary to replace the existing 80-year-old waterline, the Town began the Sparta Downtown Streetscape & Waterline Project along the downtown corridor.

  5. 2019

    Notice to Proceed

    The Notice to Proceed was signed by Mayor Wes Brinegar on August 22, 2019.

  6. 2021

    Streetscape project complete

    The project's final update, July 12, 2021, reads Project Complete.

  7. 2022

    Town tax collection begins

    Beginning July 1, 2022, the Town of Sparta began billing and collecting tax money due to the Town for 2022 taxes and beyond.

  8. 2026

    FY2026-2027 budget

    The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Message was published in June 2026.

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