Gwynn: Community & Culture
Gwynn hosts 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 1.9 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | MATHEWS MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 725-5747 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 251 MAIN STREET, MATHEWS VA 23109 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.2 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (1)
Gwynn's Island Historic District
| 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 | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 3 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Gwynn+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23109 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23109 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23109 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23109 |
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Mathews Historical Museum
Mathews Maritime Museum
Gwynn's Island Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Cabinet Shop
Tea House
Fairfield Foundation
Gloucester Museum of History
Objects Art and More
Watermen's Museum
Museum on Main
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Colonial National Historic Park Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
Aids to Navigation Museum
Attractions (9)
Mathews Historical Museum
Mathews Maritime Museum
Gwynn's Island Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Maritime Museum
Deltaville Cabinet Shop
Tea House
Fairfield Foundation
Gloucester Museum of History
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 5.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.90 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |