Ferrum Virginia Map

About Ferrum, Virginia

Ferrum is a locality in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,774. The population density is 68.4 people per km². Ferrum is located at 36.9229°N, 80.0134°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 24088.

Ferrum rests in the embrace of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, a landscape sculpted by ancient geological forces and softened by the persistent green of deciduous forests. It lies 17.8 miles north-northwest of Martinsville, VA (from Martinsville, VA: bearing 334°T), and is situated 8.5 miles southwest of Rocky Mount. The air here carries the cool, damp scent of pine needles and loam, especially after a spring shower, and the terrain itself is a study in subtle ascents and descents, where creeks whisper their way through narrow ravines before widening into broader valleys. The very light seems to possess a filtered quality, as if passing through an emerald canopy, casting shifting patterns of shadow and luminescence across the winding country roads and the occasional, weathered barn. The story of Ferrum is deeply entwined with the rich veins of iron ore that once gave the place its name and fueled its early prosperity. For generations, the hum of industry, now largely silenced, was the heartbeat of this community, a testament to the grit and labor of those who sought their fortunes in the earth. Today, Ferrum's economy finds a different rhythm, drawing strength from its educational institution and the enduring appeal of its natural surroundings, attracting those who seek a quieter cadence to life. The presence of Ferrum College lends a youthful energy, a counterpoint to the enduring, almost palpable sense of history that clings to the older buildings and the surrounding countryside, a quiet echo of the past in the present.

About This Ferrum Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ferrum, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.922916, -80.013371. 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 Ferrum and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Ferrum includes the ZIP code (24088), telephone area code (540), county seat of Franklin County (Rocky Mount), and school district assignment (Franklin 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 Ferrum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.