Villamont, Virginia facts for kids
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Villamont, Virginia
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 Villamont, Virginia
Location in Virginia
Villamont, Virginia
Location in the United States
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| 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 |
Villamont is a small community located in the western part of Bedford County, Virginia, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but rather an area where people live close together. You can find Villamont along U.S. Route 460, a major road that connects it to nearby places like Blue Ridge and Montvale. This community is also considered part of the larger Lynchburg metropolitan area.
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Where is Villamont Located?
Villamont is situated about 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of Bedford, which is the county seat. It's also around 13 miles (21 kilometers) northeast of the city of Roanoke.
Schools in Villamont
Students living in Villamont attend schools that are part of the Bedford County Public Schools system. Young learners go to Montvale Elementary School. After elementary school, students move on to Liberty Middle School. Finally, for high school, they attend Liberty High School. If students want to continue their education after high school, there are colleges and universities in nearby Bedford and Roanoke.
Keeping Villamont Safe
Community Safety Services
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office is in charge of law enforcement and keeping the community safe. If there's a fire, the Montvale Volunteer Fire Department is ready to help. For medical emergencies, the Montvale Volunteer Rescue Squad provides emergency medical care. These groups work together to protect everyone in Villamont.
Getting Around Villamont
Travel by Air
The closest airport where you can catch commercial flights is the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. It's a convenient option for people traveling to or from Villamont by plane.
Major Roads
Two important U.S. Routes pass through or near Villamont:
U.S. Route 221, also known as the West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
U.S. Route 460, which is also part of the West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike.
Train Travel
The Norfolk Southern Blue Ridge District train line runs through the Villamont community. However, for passenger train services, the closest station is located in Roanoke.
