Davenport Speedway, Davenport

#276 among attractions in Davenport

Sport, Sport venue

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Facts and practical information

Davenport Speedway is a half-mile dirt race track located in Davenport, Iowa. In 1953, the track became the first track in Iowa to host a NASCAR sanctioned event, when it held a Grand National Series race. Fourteen cars participated in race. Buck Baker won the pole and Herb Thomas was victorious in the race. ()

Coordinates: 41°32'6"N, 90°37'6"W

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Davenport Speedway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Putnam Museum, Fejervary Park, Emeis Park, Thomas C. Wilkinson House.

0.9 miE
Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum
Putnam Museum, Davenport
23 min walk • The Putnam Museum and Science Center, formerly Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences, is a museum of history and natural science and a science center in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River.
0.7 miSE
Park, Zoo
Fejervary Park, Davenport
18 min walk • Fejervary Park is located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The 75-acre park is dominated by rolling green grass hills and trees. It features play ground equipment and an aquatic center. The Putnam Museum is located just to the east of the park.
1.2 miW
Park, Baseball field, Playground
Emeis Park, Davenport
32 min walk • Emeis Park and Golf Course is a 210-acre park located on the west side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The park features picnic shelters, playground equipment, ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and a golf course. It is the western terminus for the Duck Creek Parkway.
1 miS
Italianate architecture
Thomas C. Wilkinson House, Davenport
26 min walk • The Thomas C. Wilkinson House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
0.8 miS
Colonial revival architecture
Gustov C. Lerch House, Davenport
22 min walk • The Gustov C. Lerch House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
1 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Alden Bryan House, Davenport
26 min walk • The Alden Bryan House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
0.9 miS
Italianate architecture
Alvord I. Smith House, Davenport
23 min walk • The Alvord I. Smith House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
0.8 miS
Park
Schuetzen Park, Davenport
20 min walk • Schuetzen Park is a privately owned 26-acre park located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was developed by the Davenport Schuetzengesellschaft as a location for the practice of target shooting in the traditional German style called "Schuetzen".
1 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
John Lippincott House, Davenport
25 min walk • The John Lippincott House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.
1.1 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Lambert Tevoet House, Davenport
29 min walk • The Lambert Tevoet House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. Lambert Tevoet was a tailor who worked for Bartemeier and Geerts.
1 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Henry Pahl House, Davenport
27 min walk • The Henry Pahl House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. Henry Pahl was the manager of Phoenix Mills, a local flour milling operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Davenport Speedway?

Nearby attractions include Fejervary Park, Davenport (18 min walk), Severin Miller House, Davenport (20 min walk), Schuetzen Park, Davenport (20 min walk), Buchanan School, Davenport (21 min walk).