Huddleston, Virginia
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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 codes | 540 and 826 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1477429[1] |
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.
Climate
The 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
Smith 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
The 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
The 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.
