Gargatha: Community & Culture
Within Gargatha you'll find 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | CHINCOTEAGUE ISLAND LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 336-3460 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 4077 MAIN STREET, CHINCOTEAGUE VA 23336 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 27 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Accomac Historic District
Arbuckle Place
Assateague Beach Coast Guard Station
Assateague Lighthouse
Bank Building
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 6 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Gargatha+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23336 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23336 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23336 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23336 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 35 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 21 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 9 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (8)
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Museum of Chincoteague Island
Maui Jack's Waterpark
Pocomoke Fair Grounds
Nature Center
Costen House Museum
Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum
Attractions (9)
Eastern Shore Railway Museum
J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum
Museum of Chincoteague Island
Pocomoke Fair Grounds
Nature Center
Costen House Museum
Delmarva Discovery Center & Museum
Teackle Mansion
Julia A Purnell Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |