Kirkwood, St. Louis

Name: Kirkwood
Address: St. Louis, United States

#160 among attractions in St. Louis

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Kirkwood is an inner-ring western suburb of St. Louis located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 27,540. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, builder of the Pacific Railroad through that city. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River. ()

Alternative names: Area: 9.2 mi²Coordinates: 38°34'50"N, 90°24'42"W

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Kirkwood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Magic House, Grant's Trail, First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Eliot Unitarian Chapel.

0.6 miSE
Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
The Magic House, St. Louis
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis, The Magic House stands as a vibrant hub of imagination and learning, a museum designed with the young and the young-at-heart in mind. This enchanting establishment, which opened its doors in 1979, has since grown into an esteemed...
1.3 miSE
Hiking trail, Hiking, Trail
Grant's Trail, St. Louis
33 min walk • Nestled within the heart of St. Louis, Grant's Trail offers a serene escape for both nature enthusiasts and those seeking a tranquil spot to unwind. This popular hiking trail, stretching over eight miles, is a well-paved path that meanders through scenic landscapes...
1.2 miSE
Church
First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Fenton
31 min walk • J. Milton Turner School, originally Meacham Park School, is a historic former school building in the Meacham Park neighborhood of Kirkwood, Missouri outside St. Louis. It served African American students during segregation and was named for James Milton Turner.
0.4 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis
12 min walk • Eliot Unitarian Chapel is a historic church in Kirkwood, Missouri. The building was originally constructed for Grace Episcopal Church. It was built in 1859 in the Gothic Revival style.
~780 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis
4 min walk • Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church built in 1899, and located at 309 S. Harrison Avenue in Kirkwood, Missouri. It is the oldest Protestant church in Kirkwood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 20, 2004.
0.4 miE
Library
Kirkwood Public Library, St. Louis
11 min walk • Kirkwood Public Library primarily serves residents of the city of Kirkwood, Missouri, USA. The library is operated independently, and is a part of the Municipal Library Consortium of St.
1.5 miSW
Cemetery
Quinette Cemetery, St. Louis
39 min walk • Quinette Cemetery is an historic landmark and African-American burial ground located in Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of the city of St. Louis.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kirkwood?

Nearby attractions include Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis (4 min walk), Kirkwood Public Library, St. Louis (11 min walk), Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis (12 min walk), The Magic House, St. Louis (15 min walk).

How to get to Kirkwood by public transport?

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Kirkwood (7 min walk)

Kirkwood, St. Louis

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St. Louis plan & book

Kirkwood – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Magic House, St. Louis

Grant's Trail, St. Louis

First Baptist Church of Meacham Park, Fenton

Eliot Unitarian Chapel, St. Louis

Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis

Kirkwood Public Library, St. Louis

Quinette Cemetery, St. Louis

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Which popular attractions are close to Kirkwood?

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