St. James: Community & Culture
Community life in St. James is shaped by 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | EAST COLUMBUS BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 9,106,554,157 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 103 CHURCH RD, RIEGELWOOD NC 28456 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 6.7 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 62 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Bald Head Creek Boathouse
Bald Head Island Lighthouse
Brunswick County Courthouse
Brunswick Town Historic District
Cape Fear Lighthouse Complex
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 9 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NORTH BRUNSWICK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. James+NC |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=28451 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=28451 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=28451 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=28451 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 143 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 113 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 11 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 39 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
Fort Johnston Visitor Center
Federal Point History Center
North Carolina Military History Museum
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher Historic Museum
Cape Fear Serpentarium
Latimer House Museum
Burgwin - Wright House
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts
Cape Fear Museum
Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation 3.8 (9)
Northside Swimming Pool and Splash Pad
Jungle Rapids
Attractions (15)
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport
Fort Johnston Visitor Center
Federal Point History Center
North Carolina Military History Museum
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
Fort Fisher Historic Museum
Cape Fear Serpentarium
Latimer House Museum
Burgwin - Wright House
Wilmington Railroad Museum
Bellamy Mansion Museum of History & Design Arts
Cape Fear Museum
Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation 3.8 (9)
Jungle Rapids
Museum of Coastal Carolina
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 8 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |