Southern Gateway: Community & Culture
Southern Gateway hosts 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | HOWELL BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 372-1144 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 806 LYONS BLVD, STAFFORD VA 22406 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.3 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Accokeek Furnace Archeological Site (44ST53)
Advanced Courthouse Road Redoubt
Aquia Church
Belmont
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
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=Southern Gateway+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=22405 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=22405 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=22405 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=22405 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 66 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 93 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 14 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Stafford County Museum
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Fredericksburg Area Museum
George Washington Masonic Museum
National Bank Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Kenmore
Fun Land of Fredericksburg
White Oak Civil War Museum
MOVAS - Museum of Visual Arts and Science
Spotsylvania County Museum
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Weems-Botts Museum
Port Royal Museum of American History
Old Port Royal School
Attractions (15)
Stafford County Museum
Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop
Fredericksburg Area Museum
George Washington Masonic Museum
National Bank Museum
James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
Kenmore
Fun Land of Fredericksburg
White Oak Civil War Museum
MOVAS - Museum of Visual Arts and Science
Spotsylvania County Museum
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
Weems-Botts Museum
Port Royal Museum of American History
Old Port Royal School
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 2 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |