Villamont, Virginia

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.

Villamont, Virginia
Unincorporated community
Villamont, Virginia is located in Virginia
Villamont, Virginia
Villamont, Virginia
Villamont, Virginia is located in the United States
Villamont, Virginia
Villamont, Virginia
Coordinates: 37°23′43″N 79°46′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Elevation
1,243 ft (379 m)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24064 (Blue Ridge)
24178 (Villamont)
Area code(s)540 and 826
GNIS feature ID1500259[1]

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.

Air

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.

Highways

Rail

The Norfolk Southern operated Blue Ridge District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.

References
  1. "Villamont". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  3. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved December 23, 2012.


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