Blades: Community & Culture
On the community map of Blades: 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | SEAFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 629-2524 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 600 N MARKET ST EXT, SEAFORD DE 19973 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 177 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Abbott's Mill
Abbott's Mill (Boundary Increase)
Adams Home Farm
Adams, Joseph T., House
All Saints' Episcopal Church
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 26 |
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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 | WESTERN SUSSEX CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Blades+DE |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=19973 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=19973 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=19973 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=19973 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 316 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 179 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 65 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Seaford Museum
Ross Mansion
Bethel Heritage Museum
Bridgeville Historical Society Museum
Georgetown Train Station Museum
Georgetown Fire Co. Historical Museum
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum
School House
Telephone Museum
Georgetown Historical Society
Chesapeake Fire Museum
Chesapeake Fire Museum
East New Market Heritage Museum
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Harrington Tower Railroad Museum
Attractions (15)
Seaford Museum
Ross Mansion
Bethel Heritage Museum
Bridgeville Historical Society Museum
Georgetown Fire Co. Historical Museum
School House
Georgetown Train Station Museum
Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum
Telephone Museum
Georgetown Historical Society
Chesapeake Fire Museum
Chesapeake Fire Museum
East New Market Heritage Museum
Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Harrington Tower Railroad Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 1.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.72 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |