Big Stone Gap East: Community & Culture
Community life in Big Stone Gap East is shaped by 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | WISE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (276) 328-8061 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 124 LIBRARY ROAD SW, WISE VA 24293 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.8 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 26 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
"June Tolliver" House
Appalachia Commercial Historic District
Big Stone Gap Downtown Historic District
Christ Episcopal Church
Colonial Hotel
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WISE COUNTY VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Big Stone Gap East+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24293 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24293 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24293 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24293 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 20 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 32 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (6)
June Tolliver House
Harry W. Meador Coal Museum
Southwest Virginia Museum
Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center
Fannon Train Museum
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center
Attractions (10)
June Tolliver House
Harry W. Meador Coal Museum
Southwest Virginia Museum
Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center
Portal 31 Mine Tour
Kentucky Coal Mining Museum
Fannon Train Museum
Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Interpretive Center
Car Museum
Elkhorn City Railroad Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |