Alderson, town (1990 pop. 1,152), Monroe and Greenbrier cos., SE W.Va., on Greenbrier R., 12 mi/19 km WSW of Lewisburg; 37°43'N 80°38'W. Agr. (grain, tobacco); livestock; dairying; poultry. Mfg. (printed circuit boards, commercial printing). Federal reformatory for women here. Settled 1777.