Dahlgren: Community & Culture
Dahlgren hosts 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | COOPER BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 472-3820 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 20 WASHINGTON AVE, COLONIAL BEACH VA 22443 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.7 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (1)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
| 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 (5)
Belle Grove
Bunche, Ralph, High School
Cleydael
Eagle's Nest
Emmanuel Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (1)
KING GEORGE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 13 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Dahlgren+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=22448 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=22448 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=22448 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=22448 |
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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 20 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Port Tobacco Courthouse
Port Royal Museum of American History
Old Port Royal School
General Smallwood Retreat House
White Oak Civil War Museum
Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum
Westmoreland County Museum
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Weems-Botts Museum
George Washington Masonic Museum
National Bank Museum
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Kenmore
Attractions (15)
Port Tobacco Courthouse
Port Royal Museum of American History
Old Port Royal School
General Smallwood Retreat House
White Oak Civil War Museum
Saint Clements Island-Potomac River Museum
Westmoreland County Museum
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Weems-Botts Museum
George Washington Masonic Museum
National Bank Museum
Fredericksburg Area Museum
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Kenmore
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 3.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 13 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 3 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 1 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D