Rushmere: Community & Culture
Rushmere's civic fabric includes 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | CARROLLTON BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 238-2641 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 14362 NEW TOWNE HAVEN LANE, CARROLLTON VA 23314 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 25 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
Basses Choice-Days Point Archeological District
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 9 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ISLE OF WIGHT SMITHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Rushmere+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23314 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23314 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23314 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23314 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 30 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 24 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Boykins Tavern Museum
The Schoolhouse Museum
Isle of Wight County Museum
1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
Riddicks Folly Museum
Suffolk Museum
Virginia War Museum
Bacon's Castle
Virginia Living Museum
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Peninsula SPCA Petting Zoo
Chippokes Farm Museum
United States Army Transportation Museum
Air Power Park
The Hermitage Foundation
Attractions (15)
Boykins Tavern Museum
The Schoolhouse Museum
Isle of Wight County Museum
1750 Isle of Wight Courthouse
Riddicks Folly Museum
Suffolk Museum
Virginia War Museum
Bacon's Castle
Virginia Living Museum
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Peninsula SPCA Petting Zoo
Chippokes Farm Museum
United States Army Transportation Museum
Air Power Park
The Hermitage Foundation
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |