Huddleston is an unincorporated community in southeastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community lies along State Route 626 and is located 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south-southeast of Bedford. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Huddleston, Virginia | |
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 Huddleston United Methodist Church | |
  Huddleston, Virginia  Huddleston, Virginia | |
| Coordinates: 37°09′25″N 79°28′28″W / 37.15694°N 79.47444°W | |
| 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 |
| Area code(s) | 540 and 826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477429[1] |
Geography
editClimate
editThe climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Huddleston has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[2]
Parks and recreation
editSmith Mountain Lake State Park is located south of Huddleston. The 1,148-acre state park provides facilities for camping, picnicking, hiking, and has a public beach.
Craddock Creek Marina, Lake Haven Marina, Mitchell's Point Marina, and Parkway Marina provide waterfront access to Smith Mountain Lake.
Government
editThe United States Postal Service operates the Huddleston Post Office within the community. The post office has the ZIP Code of 24104. The original post office opened on August 28, 1909.[3][4]
Education
editThe community is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Huddleston are zoned to attend Huddleston Elementary School, Staunton River Middle School, and Staunton River High School.
The closest higher education institutions are located in Bedford and Lynchburg.
Infrastructure
editThe Smith Mountain Dam, operated by American Electric Power, is located southeast of Huddleston.
Public safety
editLaw enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department, which operates from four fire stations within the community. Emergency medical services are provided by the Huddleston Life Saving and First Aid Crew.
Transportation
editAir
editThe Smith Mountain Lake Airport and the New London Airport are the closest public-use airports to the community. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service.
Roads
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Virginia State Route 43 (Leesville Road)
Virginia State Route 626 (Smith Mountain Lake Parkway)
Rail
editThe Norfolk Southern operated Altavista District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Lynchburg.
References
edit- ^ "Huddleston". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Climate Summary for Huddleston, Virginia
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original on October 17, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
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