Altoona: Community & Culture
Within Altoona you'll find 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 0.8 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Alabama 0.9/1K).
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Easley Covered Bridge
Griffith, Robert G., Sr., House
Horton Mill Covered Bridge
Nectar Covered Bridge
Swann Covered Bridge
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 3 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · NPS NRHP 2025 · Refreshed unknown
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (1)
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BLOUNT COUNTY ONEONTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 13 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Altoona+AL |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=35952 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=35952 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=35952 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=35952 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed unknown
Other
Attractions (10)
40 Acres Museum
Ashville Museum & Archives
Blount County Memorial Museum & Historical Society
John W. Inzer Museum
Noccalula Falls Petting Zoo
Albertville Museum
SMPA Artist House
Janney Furnace Civil War and Native American Museum and Interpritive Center
Mustang Museum of America
4D Farm
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 10.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 80.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 13 |
| County Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| County Dining Scene · Fast Food | 27 |
| County Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
| Nearest Library · Name | Walnut Grove - Westside Public Library |
| Nearest Library · Address | 5151 Walnut Grove Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (205) 589-6699 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35990 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1283 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass 2026-04 · IMLS PLS — state+city name match · Refreshed 2026-04-12