Moneta, Virginia

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Moneta, Virginia
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Moneta, Virginia
Coordinates: 37°10′53″N79°37′2″W / 37.18139°N 79.61722°W / 37.18139; -79.61722 Coordinates: 37°10′53″N79°37′2″W / 37.18139°N 79.61722°W / 37.18139; -79.61722
Country United States
State Virginia
County Bedford
Area
 • Total3.846 sq mi (9.96 km2)
 • Land3.834 sq mi (9.93 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total450
 • Density120/sq mi (45/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
24121
Area code(s) 540 and 826
FIPS code 51-52536
GNIS feature ID 2807404

Moneta is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Bedford County, Virginia, United States. The community is located along Route 122 between the towns of Bedford and Rocky Mount. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History

Olive Branch Missionary Baptist Church and the Holland-Duncan House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]

On August 26, 2015, the community made news when journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were murdered on live television by former colleague Vester Flanagan at a nearby shopping center and marina. [2]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.846 square miles (9.96 km²).

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 450—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

2020 census

The community was delineated by the United States Census Bureau for the first time during the 2020 census.

As of the census of 2020, there were 450 people residing in the CDP. There were 223 housing units. The racial makeup of the CDP was 81.8% White, 6.9% African American or Black, 0.0% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.4% from other races, and 8.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.

Parks and recreation

Moneta Park, a 119-acre public park maintained by the Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department, is located in the CDP. The park features two multi-use ball fields, a football field, an 18-hole disc golf course, picnic shelters, and walking trails. [3]

Waterwheel Marina, Bridgewater Marina, and Crystal Shores Marina Resort offer waterfront access to Smith Mountain Lake.

Government

The United States Postal Service operates the Moneta Post Office within the CDP. The Moneta ZIP Code extends to both sides of Smith Mountain Lake, including parts of Franklin County, since there is no Smith Mountain Lake postal address.

Education

The CDP is served by Bedford County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Moneta are zoned to attend Moneta Elementary School, Staunton River Middle School, and Staunton River High School.

The closest higher education institutions are located in Bedford, Lynchburg, and Roanoke.

Infrastructure

The Bedford Regional Water Authority operates a public water and wastewater system within the CDP.

Public safety

Law enforcement is provided by the Bedford County Sheriff's Office, which maintains a field office within the CDP. Fire protection is provided by Moneta Volunteer Fire Department, which operates three fire stations, including one within the CDP. Emergency medical services are provided by the Moneta Volunteer Rescue Squad and Bedford County Department of Fire and Rescue.

Transportation

Air

The Smith Mountain Lake Airport is the closest general aviation airport to Moneta. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and Lynchburg Regional Airport are the closest airports with commercial service.

Highways

Rail

The Norfolk Southern operated Altavista District runs through the CDP. The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke and Lynchburg.

Moneta was popularized as the filming location for scenes in the 1991 movie What About Bob? . In the movie, Bob arrived by bus with his goldfish and went into a local general store, which still stands, albeit in a disheveled state because it is no longer open.

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References

  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ↑ Web Staff (August 26, 2015). "Two WDBJ7 employees killed in attack at Bridgewater Plaza". WDBJ . Schurz Communications. Archived from the original on October 14, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Moneta Park". www.bedfordcountyva.gov. Bedford County. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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