Ferrum
in Franklin County of Virginia, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
36.923 and -80.013 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 36° 55' 22" and W -80° 0' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:58 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/New_York
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:19 am and 8:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42

Explore Ferrum

Ferrum in Franklin County (Virginia) with it's 2,043 inhabitants is a city in United States about 212 mi (or 341 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Ferrum is now 11:58 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Ferrum, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. We found 8 points of interest in the vicinity of this place.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Rocky Mount, Martinsville, Floyd, Roanoke and Salem. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Chance of rainfall 15%
Air Humidity 98%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (2 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

24°C (74 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

28°C (83 °F)
19°C (65 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

29°C (85 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Videos from this area

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Rocky Mount Roller Hockey

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 24:37 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Jake Drake


UrFight Roadshow EWC (Elite Warrior Challenge) 2014-11-15

Published: November 24, 2014
Length: 34:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ur Fight

UrFight Roadshow EWC (Elite Warrior Challenge) 2014-11-15 UrFight Roadshow heads to Rocky Mount VA for the Elite Warrior Challenge 4. "This is the first time UrFight has been to an EWC show,...


Dailey and Vincent In the Cross Acappella

Published: April 04, 2010
Length: 08:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rnmmoore243

Caught this video at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA, on January 23,2010. Singing are Jamie Dailey, Darrin Vincent, Jeff Parker, and Christian Davis.


Eddie Yeary Painting under the Skin - 'CHERRY PIE'

Published: November 13, 2011
Length: 17:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nick Litten

Leg piece by Eddie Yeary (www.EDDIEYEARY.com) in October 2011.


Ferrum Timelapse - May 24th 2008

Published: May 25, 2008
Length: 11:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Shannon Wyatt

Timelapse using CHDK and a Canon A560. I used Windows Movie maker to create the lapse, so I'm limited to ~5 frames per second. Total lenght from the first to last frame was 30 minutes. This...


Hart International Plaza Dedication

Published: May 23, 2011
Length: 09:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ferrum College

Ferrum College Dedicated Hart International Plaza on May 6, 2011. It is named in honor of Ferrum's eighth president, Dr. Joe Hart.


Gene Evans Dedication

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 04:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ferrum College

Former Ferrum Coach and Athletic Director Gene Evans was honored with a day in his honor and a plaque commemorating his service to Ferrum College. The Ceremony took place on Homecoming ...


Horse on a Treadmill

Published: September 17, 2010
Length: 35:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ferrum College

The Blue Ridge Institute at Ferrum College is hosting the Southern Draft Animal Days On September 17 & 18.


E-Term Belize

Published: October 25, 2011
Length: 36:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ferrum College

Students from Ferrum College traveled to Belize in May of 2011 to study the environment, culture and economy of this nation in Central America. They studied Mayan ruins, the rain forest and...


Hank Norton on the Norton Center

Published: September 27, 2011
Length: 07:36 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Ferrum College

Ferrum College broke ground for the Hank Norton Athletic Center at Homecoming 2010. A year later, the building is under roof, and the legendary coach reacted to the progress.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ferrum, Virginia

Ferrum is a census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Virginia, United States. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census. Ferrum is home to Ferrum College and its Blue Ridge Folklife Festival. It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 36.9264, -80.0111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Franklin County, Virginia, Census-designated places in Virginia, Roanoke metropolitan area

Ferrum College

Ferrum College is a private college in Ferrum, Virginia, USA, in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Ferrum College has the second-oldest environmental science program in the nation and was ranked 41st by US News and World Report in Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's (South) for 2006. The college itself is on the Virginia Historic Register.

Located at 36.9266, -80.0241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ferrum College, Universities and colleges in Virginia, Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Educational institutions established in 1910, Council of Independent Colleges, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, Education in Franklin County, Virginia, Buildings and structures in Franklin County, Virginia, Visitor attractions in Franklin County, Virginia

W. B. Adams Stadium

W. B. Adams Stadium is a 5,500-seat stadium in Ferrum, Virginia where it serves as home to the Ferrum College football team as well as the school's recently founded Men's Lacrosse team. The stadium was completed in 1960 and is on a complex with a full-sized practice field.

Located at 36.9319, -80.0233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
College football venues, Ferrum Panthers football, Sports venues in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Franklin County, Virginia


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Sophronia, Ferrum