Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College, Rock Island

Name: Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College
Address: 639 38th St, Rock Island, 61201-2210, United States
Telephone: +1 309-794-7318

#16 among attractions in Rock Island

Museum, Natural history museum

Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College

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Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College (address: 639 38th St) is a place located in Rock Island (Illinois state) and belongs to the category of museum, natural history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 663 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 41°30'11"N latitude and 90°32'56"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Quad City Botanical Center (garden, 24 min walk), Robert Wagner House (interesting neighbourhood, 26 min walk), Rock Island Arsenal Museum (museum, 27 min walk).

Coordinates: 41°30'11"N, 90°32'56"W

Address

639 38th StCollege CircleRock Island 61201-2210 United States

Contact

+1 309-794-7318

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Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rock Island Arsenal, Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal Museum.

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Museum, Military museum
Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island
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0.9 miNW
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island
24 min walk • The Quad City Botanical Center is a set of botanical gardens located next to the Mississippi River at 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. It is open daily except major holidays; an admission fee is charged. The center opened on June 20, 1998.
1.4 miNE
Cemetery
Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island
37 min walk • Rock Island National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located within Rock Island Arsenal near the city of Rock Island, Illinois.
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Museum, Specialty museum
Rock Island Arsenal Museum, Rock Island
27 min walk • The Rock Island Arsenal Museum in Rock Island County, Illinois is based around the history of Rock Island Arsenal. It is the second oldest museum of the United States Army, the oldest being the Museum at West Point.
1.4 miNW
Bridge
Government Bridge, Davenport
37 min walk • The Government Bridge or Arsenal Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. The Iowa Interstate Railroad uses the upper deck of the bridge for its ex-Chicago and Rock Island Railroad route between Council Bluffs, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois.
1.3 miW
Library
Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island
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1.3 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Fort Armstrong Theatre, Rock Island
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1.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort Armstrong, Davenport
31 min walk • Fort Armstrong, was one of a chain of western frontier defenses which the United States erected after the War of 1812. It was located at the foot of Rock Island, in the Mississippi River near the present-day Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.
1.1 miW
41°30'17"N • 90°34'10"W
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Dam
Lock and Dam No. 15, Davenport
38 min walk • Lock and Dam No. 15 is a lock and dam located on the Upper Mississippi River. It spans the river between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa.
1.1 miW
Church
First Church of Christ, Rock Island
28 min walk • The former First Church of Christ, Scientist, is an historic Christian Science church building located at 700 22nd Street, Rock Island, Illinois, United States. Designed by architect William C. Jones of Chicago in the Palladian style, it was built between 1914-1915.