Saxis: Community & Culture
Within Saxis you'll find 1 library, 1 cultural organization.
- 45.9 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
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 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
Saxis Island Historic District
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Saxis+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 · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · 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 · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 9.20 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |