Huddleston, Virginia facts for kids
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Huddleston, Virginia
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Huddleston United Methodist Church
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 Huddleston, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Huddleston, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
24104
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| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477429 |
Huddleston is a small place in southeastern Bedford County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Huddleston is found along State Route 626. It is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) southeast of the town of Bedford. Huddleston is also part of the larger Lynchburg area.
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Huddleston's Location and Weather
Huddleston is located in Virginia. The weather here usually has hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it called "Cfa."
Fun Things to Do in Huddleston
There are many fun outdoor activities near Huddleston.
Parks and Lakes
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is just south of Huddleston. This large park covers 1,148 acres. It's a great place for camping, having picnics, and going for hikes. The park also has a public beach where you can swim.
Several marinas around Huddleston give you access to Smith Mountain Lake. These include Craddock Creek Marina, Lake Haven Marina, Mitchell's Point Marina, and Parkway Marina. They are perfect for boating and enjoying the water.
Learning in Huddleston
Students in Huddleston attend schools run by Bedford County Public Schools.
Local Schools
If you live in Huddleston, you would go to Huddleston Elementary School. After that, you would attend Staunton River Middle School. Finally, students go to Staunton River High School.
Higher Education
For those looking to go to college, the closest places are in the towns of Bedford and Lynchburg.
Huddleston's Important Buildings and Services
Huddleston has important structures and services that help the community.
Power and Safety
The Smith Mountain Dam is located southeast of Huddleston. This dam is operated by American Electric Power. It helps to create electricity for the area.
For your safety, the Bedford County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement. Fire protection comes from the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department. They have four fire stations in the community. If you need medical help, the Huddleston Life Saving and First Aid Crew provides Emergency medical services.
Getting Around Huddleston
There are different ways to travel to and from Huddleston.
Air Travel
For flying, the closest small airports are the Smith Mountain Lake Airport and the New London Airport. If you need to catch a commercial flight, the Lynchburg Regional Airport is the nearest airport with regular passenger service.
Roads
Two main roads run through or near Huddleston:
Virginia State Route 43 (also known as Leesville Road)
Virginia State Route 626 (also known as Smith Mountain Lake Parkway)
Train Travel
The Norfolk Southern train line, called the Altavista District, goes through Huddleston. If you want to take a passenger train, the closest station is in Lynchburg.
