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Small Towns of Virginia Series - Alberta

Alberta is a small town of about 300 people just off of US 1 in Brunswick County.  Easily overlooked by both Interstate 85 and US 1, Alberta was established in 1928.

Alberta General Store

Brunswick County is the birthplace of Brunswick Stew - a tomato-based stew featuring beans, vegetables, and meat.  And the Alberta General Store is one of the stops on the Brunswick Stew Tour.  The store makes their homemade "Unkol" Chuck's Brunswick Stew - which can also be purchased at the store or numerous Farmer's Markets within Southside Virginia.

Though Alberta is a very quiet town, its downtown has several great old buildings and ghost signs.

A former bank in Alberta

All photos were taken by post author - January 3, 2009.

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Jay Neale said…
I spent my teen years in Brunswick county. My mom. Gay Neale wrote the history of the county. She still lives on her farm in Meredithville. She could help you with background information.