Installation overview
About Fort Barfoot
Fort Barfoot (formerly Fort Pickett) is a maneuver training center supporting Army National Guard and Reserve units.
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Location
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Blackstone, Virginia
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Army
- Installation type
- Fort
- State
- Virginia
- Nearest city
- Blackstone
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Very Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Fort Barfoot
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (FT PICKETT, VA US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Nottoway County.
- Avg high
- 68.9°F
- Avg low
- 46.4°F
- Annual rainfall
- 46.84 in
- Typical snowfall
- 3.3 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Very LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
Name and Status Timeline
History of names and status for Fort Barfoot
Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.
Former names: Fort Barfoot · Fort Pickett (George Pickett namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Barfoot
Fort Pickett → Fort Barfoot
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Fort Pickett redesignated Fort Barfoot in honor of Col. Van T. Barfoot under Naming Commission recommendations.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Pickett (Vernon W. Pickett)
Fort Barfoot → Fort Pickett
Reason: Army redesignation announced June 10, 2025, honoring 1st Lt. Vernon W. Pickett
Army announced redesignation from Fort Barfoot to Fort Pickett in honor of 1st Lt. Vernon W. Pickett, a World War II Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Directory slug remains fort-barfoot pending seed sync.
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Fort Barfoot FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Barfoot located?
Fort Barfoot is located near Blackstone, Virginia.
What city is closest to Fort Barfoot?
Blackstone is the nearest listed city for Fort Barfoot.
What is it like to live near Fort Barfoot?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Barfoot?
The surrounding Nottoway community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 68.9°F, average low near 46.4°F, about 46.84 inches of annual rainfall, about 3.3 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Barfoot?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Pickett (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Barfoot?
Fort Barfoot; Fort Pickett (George Pickett namesake)