Ridgeway Virginia Map

About Ridgeway, Virginia

Ridgeway is a locality in Halifax County, Virginia, United States. Ridgeway is located at 36.8068°N, 79.1439°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24148.

Ridgeway rests in a gentle embrace of rolling hills, where the landscape breathes a quiet dignity. It lies 20.6 miles north-east of Danville, VA (from Danville, VA: bearing 42°T), and is situated 9.3 miles west-north-west of Mountain Road. The land here is a soft tapestry of cultivated fields and woodlands, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of damp earth and pine. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent clouds, paints the fields in broad strokes of gold and green, illuminating the subtle contours of the terrain. The roads, often unpaved and winding, follow the natural dips and rises, leading the eye towards distant treelines that soften the horizon. In the late afternoon, a hushed stillness often settles, broken only by the rustle of leaves or the distant lowing of cattle, a testament to the enduring, unhurried character of this place. The economic lifeblood of Ridgeway has long been tied to the soil, a heritage evident in the scattered farms and the enduring presence of agricultural pursuits. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty they yield. While the broader economic landscape has shifted, a sense of continuity persists, with local businesses serving as quiet hubs of commerce and connection. The history of the region whispers through the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the few structures that mark the core of Ridgeway. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a gentle presence, felt in the quiet strength of the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Ridgeway Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ridgeway, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.806804, -79.143906. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ridgeway and Halifax County.

Detailed location data for Ridgeway includes the ZIP code (24139), telephone area code (276, 540), county seat of Halifax County (Halifax), and school district assignment (Henry County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ridgeway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.