St. James: Community & Culture
Within St. James you'll find 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | ALICE VIRGINIA AND DAVID W. FLETCHER BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 3,017,393,250 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 100 S. POTOMAC ST., HAGERSTOWN MD 21740 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.0 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 178 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Antietam Furnace Complex Archeological Site
Antietam Hall
Antietam Iron Furnace Site and Antietam Village
Antietam National Battlefield
B & O Bridge
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 24 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | WASHINGTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. James+MD |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=21740 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=21740 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=21740 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=21740 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 128 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 30 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Railroad Museum
Mansion House Art Center
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Jonathan Hager House and Museum
Discovery Station
Hagerstown Aviation Museum
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
MARC Nature Center
Antietam National Battlefield Visitors Center
Civil War Medical Museum
Pry House Field Hospital Museum
Boonsboro Museum of History
CCC museum
Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station
Attractions (15)
Railroad Museum
Mansion House Art Center
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts
Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum
Jonathan Hager House and Museum
Discovery Station
Hagerstown Aviation Museum
Washington County Rural Heritage Museum
MARC Nature Center
Antietam National Battlefield Visitors Center
Civil War Medical Museum
Pry House Field Hospital Museum
Boonsboro Museum of History
CCC museum
Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.82 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 5 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |