St. Paul: Community & Culture
St. Paul hosts 1 library, 3 congregations.
- 3.1 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | J. Fred Matthews Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 16552 Wise Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 762-9702 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24283 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1768 |
| 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 · Total count | 3 |
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Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (2)
St. Paul Historic District
Virginia City Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 1 |
|---|
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 Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Paul+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24266 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24266 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24266 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24266 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 14 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (6)
William King Museum
Fields Penn 1860 House Museum
Historical Society of Washington County
Museum Of The Middle Appalachians
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center
Attractions (7)
William King Museum
Fields Penn 1860 House Museum
Historical Society of Washington County
Museum Of The Middle Appalachians
Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center
Elkhorn City Railroad Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 3.10 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |