Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
Unincorporated community in Virginia, United States
Goode is an unincorporated community in eastern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community lies along U.S. Route 221 between Bedford and Forest. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Its name honors John Goode, a Virginia politician.[1]
Bellevue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[2]
Geography
The community is largely made up of rolling hills, farmlands, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Big Otter River crosses through the community.
Demographics
As of the census of 2020, there were 3,357 people residing in the Goode ZIP Code area.
Education
The community is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Goode are zoned to attend Otter River Elementary School, Forest Middle School, and Jefferson Forest High School.
The closest higher education institutions to the community are located in Bedford and Lynchburg.
Government
The United States Postal Service operates the Goode Post Office within the community. Its ZIP Code is 24556.
Infrastructure
The Bedford Regional Water Authority maintains a public water system in the community.
Public safety
Law enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection is provided by the Bedford Fire Department and Forest Volunteer Fire Company. Emergency medical services are provided by the Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue, which operates from a station within the community.
Transportation
Air
The New London Airport is the closest public-use airport to the community. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.
Roads
Rail
The Norfolk Southern Blue Ridge District runs through the community. The closest passenger rail service is located in Lynchburg.
