McDowell: Community & Culture
Within McDowell you'll find 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | HIGHLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 468-2373 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 31 N. WATER STREET, MONTEREY VA 24465 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.4 mi |
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (4)
Crab Run Lane Truss Bridge
Mansion House
McClung Farm Historic District
McDowell Presbyterian Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=McDowell+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24465 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24465 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24465 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24465 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (3)
Charles P. Jones Museum
Highland County Museum
NRAO Science Center
Attractions (2)
Charles P. Jones Museum
Highland County Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | developing |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |