Radiant, Virginia Explained

Radiant is an unincorporated community located in Madison County, Virginia.

A post office called Radiant has been in operation since 1895.^[1] It is unclear why the name "Radiant" was applied to this community.^[2]

Locust Grove Baptist Church is a historically Black church in Radiant. In 1974, the pastor was Rev. Major Gorham, and Mrs. Ruth Harris was clerk.^[3]

References

38.3133°N -78.2072°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 108.
3. News: Radiant News. Gilmore. R.B.. December 12, 1974. Charlottesville-Albemarle Tribune.