Merrimac: Community & Culture
Merrimac's civic fabric includes 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | MONTGOMERY FLOYD MOBILE LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 382-6965 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 125 SHELTMAN STREET, CHRISTIANSBURG VA 24073 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 42 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (2)
Linkous-Kipps House
Montgomery Primitive Baptist Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 11 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Merrimac+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=23607 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=23607 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=23607 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=23607 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 87 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 75 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 21 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 2 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (10)
Frog Pond
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Smithfield Plantation
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Evelyn Alexander Waterpark
Floyd County Historical
Andrew Johnston House
Salem Museum
Attractions (15)
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Smithfield Plantation
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Floyd County Historical
Andrew Johnston House
Salem Museum
Caboose
Blue Ridge Farm Museum
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke Pinball Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
O. Winston Link Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 2 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |