Goode, Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goode, Virginia
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Oakland United Methodist Church on Goode Station Road
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 Goode, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Goode, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
24556
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| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
Goode is a small community located in eastern Bedford County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but a place where people live and work. You can find Goode along U.S. Route 221, between the towns of Bedford and Forest. It's also part of the larger Lynchburg area.
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A Look Back at Goode's History
Goode was named to honor John Goode. He was an important politician from Virginia.
A historic place called Bellevue is located in Goode. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This list helps protect important historical sites across the country.
Goode's Natural Surroundings
The community of Goode is mostly made up of gently rolling hills. You'll see lots of farmlands here. From many spots, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Big Otter River also flows through the community.
Who Lives in Goode?
In 2020, a count of the population was taken. This count is called a census. It showed that 3,357 people lived in the area covered by Goode's ZIP Code.
Learning and Schools in Goode
Students living in Goode attend schools run by Bedford County Public Schools. If you live here, you would likely go to Otter River Elementary School. Then you would move on to Forest Middle School. For high school, students attend Jefferson Forest High School.
For those who want to continue their education, there are colleges and universities nearby. The closest ones are in the towns of Bedford and Lynchburg.
Community Services and Transportation
Public Services in Goode
The Bedford Regional Water Authority provides clean public water to the community. This means homes and businesses have access to water.
Keeping Goode Safe
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office helps keep the community safe. They are in charge of law enforcement. Fire protection is provided by the Bedford Fire Department and the Forest Volunteer Fire Company. If there's a medical emergency, the Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue helps. They have a station right in Goode.
Getting Around Goode
Air Travel Options
If you need to fly, the New London Airport is the closest small airport. For bigger planes and commercial flights, the Lynchburg Regional Airport is the nearest option.
Major Roads
The main road that goes through Goode is 
U.S. Route 221. It is also known as Forest Road.
Rail Connections
The Norfolk Southern Blue Ridge District railway line runs through Goode. However, there is no passenger train station directly in Goode. The closest place to catch a passenger train is in Lynchburg.
