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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 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.
Geography
Villamont is located 15.1 miles (24.3 km) west-northwest of Bedford and 13.0 miles (20.9 km) northeast of Roanoke.
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.
Transportation
Air
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.
Highways
U.S. Route 221 (West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike)
U.S. Route 460 (West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike)
Rail
The Norfolk Southern operated Blue Ridge District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.
