Villamont, Virginia
Villamont, Virginia | |
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  Villamont, Virginia  Villamont, Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°23′43″N 79°46′34″W / 37.39528°N 79.77611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code | 24064 (Blue Ridge) 24178 (Villamont) |
| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1500259[1] |
Villamont is an unincorporated community in western Bedford County, Virginia, United States. Villamont is located along U.S. Route 460 between Blue Ridge and Montvale. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Villamont is located 15.1 miles (24.3 km) west-northwest of Bedford and 13.0 miles (20.9 km) northeast of Roanoke.
Government
Villamont had a post office until it closed on January 20, 2007. The ZIP Code for Villamont was 24178.[2][3] Addresses within Villamont now use a Blue Ridge ZIP Code.
Education
The community is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Villamont are zoned to attend Montvale Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and Liberty High School.
The closest higher education institutions to the community are located in nearby Bedford and Roanoke.
Infrastructure
Public safety
Law enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department. Emergency medical services are provided by the Montvale Volunteer Rescue Squad.
Transportation
Air
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.
Highways
U.S. Route 221 (West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike)
U.S. Route 460 (West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike)
Rail
The Norfolk Southern operated Blue Ridge District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.
References
- ^ "Villamont". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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