Bastian: Community & Culture
Bastian's civic fabric includes 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 5.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | BLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 688-3737 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 697 MAIN STREET, BLAND VA 24315 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (4)
Mountain Glen
Sharon Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Updyke, Junius Marcellus, Farm
Wolf Creek Bridge
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WYTHEVILLE WYTHE BLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 9 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Bastian+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24315 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24315 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24315 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24315 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 4 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (5)
Mercer County War Museum
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Andrew Johnston House
Evelyn Alexander Waterpark
Attractions (5)
Mercer County War Museum
Princeton Railroad Museum
Mercer County Agricultural Museum
Andrew Johnston House
Historic Crab Orchard Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 24.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 5.30 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 9 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |