Shawsville: Community & Culture
Shawsville's civic fabric includes 1 library, 1 cultural organization.
- 7.1 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Meadowbrook Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 265 Alleghany Spring Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 268-1964 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24162 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2756 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
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.
| Churches · County total | 42 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (3)
Rife House
Shawsville Historic District
Walnut Grove Farm
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
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 Organizations · Total | 7 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Shawsville+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24162 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24162 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24162 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24162 |
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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 75 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 21 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Frog Pond
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Smithfield Plantation
Salem Museum
Caboose
Mill Mountain Zoo
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Floyd County Historical
Roanoke Pinball Museum
O. Winston Link Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Vinton Historical Society Museum
Attractions (15)
Christiansburg Institute Museum
Montgomery Museum of Art and History
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Smithfield Plantation
Salem Museum
Caboose
Mill Mountain Zoo
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Floyd County Historical
Roanoke Pinball Museum
O. Winston Link Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Vinton Historical Society Museum
Eleanor D Wilson Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 5.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 7 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |