Shady Point: Community & Culture
Community life in Shady Point is shaped by 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 2.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | POTEAU - PATRICK LYNCH PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (918) 647-4444 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 206 S. MCKENNA AVE, POTEAU OK 74953 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 5.9 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (2)
Dog Creek School
Shady Point School
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 4 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Shady Point+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=74956 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=74956 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=74956 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=74956 |
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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (9)
Leflore County Museum
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Fort Smith Museum of HIstory
Parrot Island Waterpark
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Clayton House
United States Marshals Museum
Sequoyah County Fairgrounds
Chaffee Barbershop Museum
Attractions (9)
Leflore County Museum
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Fort Smith Museum of HIstory
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
Clayton House
United States Marshals Museum
Sequoyah County Fairgrounds
Chaffee Barbershop Museum
Sequoyah's Cabin
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 4.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 2.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 4 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |