Lynchburg: Community & Culture
Community life in Lynchburg is shaped by 3 libraries, 99 congregations, and 13 cultural organizations.
- 1.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 1.6 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Timbrook Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 18891 Leesville Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (434) 592-9551 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24501 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (13)
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF LYNCHBURG INC
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD
LYNCHBURG MORNING ROTARY FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
LYNCHBURG LODGE 715 LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
KIWANIS CLUB OF LYNCHBURG FOUNDTN
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
AMERICAN LEGION
INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
| Churches · Total count | 99 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (19)
Norfolk Southern Six Mile Bridge No. 58
Eldridge, Bowling, House
Hope Dawn
Poplar Forest
Grove, The
Mead’s Tavern
Walnut Hill
Carnegie Hall
DeWitt-Wharton Manufacturing Company
Diamond Hill Baptist Church
Hunton Branch YMCA
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District
Lower Basin Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Lynchburg Hosiery Mill No. 1
Lynchburg Sta-Kleen Bakery
Pierce Street Historic District
Pyramid Motors (Additional Documentation)
Rivermont Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Virginia University of Lynchburg
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (9)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER LYNCHBURG
MEALS ON WHEELS
THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA INC
YWCA OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY INC
EXCHANGE CLUB OF LYNCHBURG
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LYNCHBURG VA
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 674 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Lynchburg+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24502 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24502 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24502 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24502 |
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 | 84 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 96 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 23 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights
Hill City AquaZoo
Anne Spencer House
Station House Museum
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Jerry Falwell Museum
Legacy Museum of African American History
The Chaplains Museum
Lynchburg Museum
Amazement Square
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Sprayground
Poplar Forest Museum
Attractions (11)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Human Rights
Hill City AquaZoo
Anne Spencer House
Station House Museum
Horse Hearse and Caretaker's Museum
Pest House Medical Museum
Jerry Falwell Museum
Legacy Museum of African American History
The Chaplains Museum
Lynchburg Museum
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Other
Organizations (4)
EL BETHEL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
THE LEGACY PROJECT INC
HISTORIC SANDUSKY FOUNDATION INC
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Clubs (6)
THE LYNCHBURG GARDEN CLUB INC
BOONSBORO COUNTRY CLUB CORP
OAKWOOD COUNTRY CLUB INC
PEAKLAND SWIM & TENNIS CLUB INC
LYNCHBURGH GARDEN CLUB FOUNDATION
HILLSIDE GARDEN CLUB INC
Stations (8)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 8.50 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 674 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 66 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 12 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 5 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 5 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 53 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 53 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Lynchburg