Mount Jackson offers rich community life for its residents. We have excellent schools and vibrant community organizations that encourage you to become involved in the life of the Town.
Mount Jackson Hometown Partnership – email: mjhpchair@gmail.com
This nonprofit was created to support quality of life initiatives alongside the Town of Mount Jackson staff. We focus on events, arts, small business, community engagement, and tourism. Follow us on Facebook! Volunteers Welcome!
Vendor Application available here
Mount Jackson Library – 5901 Main Street (540) 477-3327 email: mtjlib@shentel.net
Monday: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday (2nd and 3rd Tuesdays): 1:30 to 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 1:30 to 5:30 PM
Thursday: 1:30 to 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:30 to 5:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Mount Jackson Museum – 5901 Main Street (540) 477-3951
March through mid-December: Open Thursdays thru Saturdays: 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Mid-December through February: Closed
Clay trivets created by artist Lynne Crumpacker for only $5 each are available at the museum. A real collector’s item! The museum has fantastic volunteer opportunities requiring only 3 hours a month. If interested please contact the Museum.
Union Church – 5401 Main Street – Open by appointment only.
Open Door Food Pantry – 11278 Old Valley Pike (540) 477-4080
The food pantry is open the 3rd Thursday every month from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Proof of income or food stamps are required. Monetary donations can be mailed to PO Box 292 and are much appreciated.
Parks
Mount Jackson Town Park and Pool – 326 Wunder Street (540) 477-2670 (Pool and Shelter rentals available.)
The Town of Mount Jackson Park offers a nice assortment of recreational areas. Kid’s Cove Playground & the basketball courts are adjacent to the parking lot. A newly-paved walking loop can be found around the lower baseball field and another baseball field is located behind the Town’s pool. Benches along the walking loop offer a comfortable place to sit and rest and enjoy the scenery. Experience the new zip-line and bench swing near the shelter as well as the recently updated playground.
Please contact the town office for available times to reserve the shelter and ball fields at (540) 477-2121. *Fees must be paid by cash, check, or money order.
The pool season is affected by the Shenandoah County Public School schedule and is subject to change. The pool is open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
The admission fees are as follows:
Ages 12 to Adult: $4
Seniors (55+): $3
Ages 6-11: $3
Ages 5 & Under: Free with paying adult
Pool passes are available at the Town Office only.
The fees are as follows:
Individual: $75
Family (up to 4 members): $150 (each additional family member is $20)
*Fees must be paid by cash, check, or money order.
Our Soldiers Cemetery – located on US Route 11, Main Street, just south of Nelson Street.
Veterans Memorial Park – located on the corner of King and Main Streets.
Community Organizations
Garden Club – Contact Kitty Bolinger @ (540) 856-2272 or email: kitty@shentel.net
Group meets the 4th Wednesday each month (except in January), at St. Andrews Episcopal Church across from Town Hall.
Mount Jackson Lions Club – Contact Jim Morrison @ (540) 325-7719
Group meets the 2nd & 4th Monday each month. The 2nd Monday is at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church on Main Street and the 4th Monday meetings rotate locations at local churches.
Mount Jackson/Edinburg Rotary Club – Contact Kelly Stauff @ (540) 975-1698.
Group meets every Tuesday morning at 8:00 AM at the Edinburg VFW on Stoney Creek Blvd in Edinburg, VA.
Mount Jackson Masons, Lodge 103 – The Masons meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM at their lodge located at 5938 Main Street, Mount Jackson.
Churches
Brighter Days Bible Church – (540) 477-4071
123 Medical Dr.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
Saints Joachim & Anna Orthodox Church – (703) 945-5077
6024 Main St.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
Hawkinstown United Methodist Church – (540) 335-8205
10471 Old Valley Pike
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church – (540) 477-2421
5983 Main St.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church – (540) 477-2128
141 Orkney Grade Dr.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
St. Andrews Episcopal Church – (540) 477-3335
5890 Main St.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842
Windhaven Church – (540) 477-2765
3606 Turkey Knob Rd.
Mt. Jackson, VA 22842