Goldbond, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goldbond, Virginia
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Unincorporated community
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Coal train in Goldbond
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 Goldbond, Virginia
Location in Shenandoah Valley
Goldbond, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Goldbond, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Giles |
| Elevation | 1,788 ft (545 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24150
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| Area code(s) | 540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1483687 |
Goldbond is a small, quiet place in Giles County, Virginia, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community.
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Discovering Goldbond: Location and History
Goldbond is found along Stony Creek. It is also near State Route 635. This spot is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) northeast of Pearisburg.
How Goldbond Got Its Unique Name
The name Goldbond comes from a factory that used to be there. This factory was called the National Gypsum Company. It made building materials like 'Gold Bond' gypsum wallboard. Before this factory, the area was known as Kerns, Virginia. This earlier name came from the Kern's Bread Company, which once operated in the area.
Goldbond's Past: A Look at History
Some local discoveries suggest that Goldbond might have been important during the American Civil War. People have found clues that hint at military activity or preparations. However, there are no official signs or markers about this history yet.
Exploring Goldbond's Notable Landmarks
Goldbond has a few interesting places to see. There are two old family cemeteries. These belong to the Moser and Reed Families. You can also find a covered mill, which is a type of old factory.
The community also has a building that used to be an elementary school. Now, it is a private home. There was once a local store that also worked as a U.S. Post Office. This post office closed on July 30, 2005.
The first post office in Goldbond opened on February 21, 1923. It was on land owned by the Reed Family. Later, the post office moved to the home of Postmasters Irene Moser and Tyree Moser, Sr. Their family ran the postal services for over 60 years.
