Thorntonville: Community & Culture
On the community map of Thorntonville: 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (432) 264-2260 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 500 S MAIN ST, BIG SPRING TX 79720 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.1 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 36 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Big Spring Downtown Historic District
Big Spring Hospital
Big Spring Veterans Administration Hospital
Petroleum Building
Potton-Hayden House
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 3 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SEMINOLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Thorntonville+TX |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=79720 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=79720 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=79720 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=79720 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 28 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 29 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (13)
Martin County Historical Museum
Washington Aquatic Center
Sibley Nature Center
Midland Fire Department Museum
George W. Bush Childhood Home
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Museum of the Southwest
Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum
Blakemore Planetarium
Doug Russell Aquatics
Midland Army Air Field Museum
Hangar 25 Air Museum
Pliska Aircraft Museum
Attractions (15)
Martin County Historical Museum
Sibley Nature Center
Midland Fire Department Museum
George W. Bush Childhood Home
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Museum of the Southwest
Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum
Blakemore Planetarium
Midland Army Air Field Museum
Hangar 25 Air Museum
Pliska Aircraft Museum
Heritage Museum
Potton-Hayden House
Presidential Museum & JBS Leadership Library
Ellen Noël Art Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.75 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |