Madison Heights, Virginia
Madison Heights is a community of 10,266 people in Amherst County, Virginia.
Why visit Madison Heights
Townapedia lists 120 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 92 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Academy Center of the Arts, Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58, Lynchburg Museum and Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Madison Heights
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Madison Heights
Madison Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Madison Heights, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Railway bridge in Virginia, United States of America
Carter Glass Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 3.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
John Lynch Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Norfolk Southern James River Trestle
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Lynchburg, VA
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks120
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Museum · 3.5 mi
Art museum at Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia
1 Quinlan Street, Lynchburg
We-Su 13:00-17:00
Point of Honor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
109 Norwood Street, Lynchburg
Allied Arts Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
High-rise building in Lynchburg, Virginia
725 Church Street, Lynchburg
Bragassa Toy Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
The Bragassa Toy Store is a historic commercial building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. In 1871, Francisco Bragassa purchased the...
325 12th Street, Lynchburg
Diamond Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Fifth Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Lynchburg, Virginia
Garland Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Lower Basin Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Academy of Music
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Performing arts center in Lynchburg, Virginia
Anne Spencer House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic house museum in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
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Armstrong Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
108 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
Dunbar Community Schoolyard
Park · 3.6 mi
Mo-Fr sunrise-07:25,14:25-sunset; Sa-Su sunrise-sunset
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes92
Hot & Cold Café
Restaurant · Indian, Mediterranean · 3.1 mi
Lynchburg's Premiere Indian Mediterranean Fusion Restaurant
1206 Main Street, Lynchburg
Mo, We-Fr 10:00-20:00; Tu,Sa 11:00-15:00
La Carreta
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
131 Lakeview Drive, Madison Heights
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Aji Ramen & Sushi
Restaurant · Ramen, Sushi · 3.1 mi
908 Main Street
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Al Ryan Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.1 mi
817.5 Main Street, Lynchburg
Mo 11:00-15:00; Tu-Sa 11:30-15:00,17:00-20:00; Su off
Bentley's
Diner · American · 3.4 mi
2302 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-20:00
Bootleggers
Restaurant · Burger · 3.1 mi
50 13th Street
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Depot Grill
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
10 9th Street, Lynchburg
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
El Mariachi Cafe & Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
1001 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg
Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Good Karma Tea Co.
Cafe · Tea · 3.6 mi
174 Norfolk Avenue, Lynchburg
Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Grains of Sense
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.2 mi
1219 Main Street
Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 09:00-14:00; Sa 08:00-14:00
Inka Grill
Restaurant · Peruvian · 3.1 mi
912 Main Street, Lynchburg
Mo-We 11:00-14:30, 16:30-21:00; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
80 more on the map.
History
Fort Riverview (44AH91 and 44AH195), Galt's Mill Complex, Oak Lawn, and Hanshill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church is a historically Black church in Madison Heights. In 1974, the pastor was Rev. Roger Ford.
From the History section of Madison Heights, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Americas Best Value Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
5016 South Amherst Highway, Madison Heights
Churches and places of worship53
Court Street Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
517 Court Street
Diamond Hill Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
1415 Grace Street, Lynchburg
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Saint Paul's Vestry House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
St. Paul's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church · Anglican Church In North America · 3.2 mi
1100 Court Street, Lynchburg
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Amherst County Public Library - Madison Heights
Library · 1.6 mi
200 River James Shopping Center, Madison Heights
Healthcare6
Amelon Square Immediate Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
200 Amelon Square Plaza, Madison Heights
Hometown Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
196 Amelon Square Plaza, Madison Heights
Amherst County Community Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
134 Elon Road, Madison Heights
Map of Madison Heights
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 26°F | 2.9 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 32°F | 3.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 28°F | 3.8 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lynchburg #2 (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Amherst County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Lynchburg 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Amherst 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Concord 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Forest 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Timberlake 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Rustburg 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Hollins 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cave Spring 52 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Charlottesville 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Lake Monticello 53 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- U.S. Route 29 in Madison Heights, Carmenshields, CC BY 3.0
- WilcoHess - Madison Heights, VA (15068748065), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Walmart self checkout Madison Heights, Virginia 2004, Ben Schumin from Montgomery Village, Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Madison Heights Elementary School, Nyttend, Public domain
- Madison Heights Christian Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2017-06-25 12 03 20 View east along Virginia State Route 210 (Old Town Connector) at Virginia State Route 163 (Amherst Highway) in Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Madison Heights Baptist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- 2017-06-25 12 00 07 View south along Virginia State Route 334 (Colony Road) at Old Colony Road in Madison Heights, Amherst County, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Court St Bapt Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Point of Honor Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Bragassa Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Diamond Hill Baptist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allied Arts Building, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Craddock Terry Hotel Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- 600 Block Fifth Street, Fifth Street Historic District, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, 2011, W. Scott Breckinridge Smith, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Pauls Church Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Spencer House Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Lynchburg Courthouse Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- St Pauls Vestry House Dec 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kentucky Hotel Lynchburg Nov 08, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Armstrong Elementary School Nov 12, Pubdog, Public domain
- Presbyterian Orphans Home Admin Bldg Aug 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
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