Drury University, Springfield

Name: Drury University
Address: 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, United States

#83 among attractions in Springfield

Universities and schools

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Drury University, formerly Drury College and originally Springfield College, is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Missouri. The university enrolls about 1,700 undergraduates and graduate students in six master's programs, and 1,279 students in the College of Continuing Professional Studies. In 2013, the Drury Panthers men's basketball team won the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship. The Drury men's and women's Panthers have accumulated 22 NCAA Division II National Championships between them, in addition to numerous NAIA titles before moving to the NCAA. ()

Established: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 37°13'11"N, 93°17'7"W

Address

900 N Benton AveMidtownSpringfield United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Springfield

Day trips

Drury University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre, Founders Park.

0.6 miS
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
16 min walk • Jordan Valley Ice Park is a multi-purpose arena located in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The arena is owned and operated by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and serves as a location for community recreation and the home for the Missouri State Ice Bears ice hockey team, and various youth sports programs.
0.9 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
24 min walk • The Landers Theatre in Springfield, Missouri, built in 1909, is the second oldest and largest civic theater operation in Missouri. It has been in continuous use either as a legitimate theatre or a movie theater since it opened. In 1928, the theater became the 35th facility in the world to acquire sound film.
0.8 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
20 min walk • The Gillioz Theatre is a historic theater located at Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built by M. E. Gillioz of Monett, Missouri. Mr. Gillioz was in the business of building bridges, and the theater was built with steel and concrete. Wood was only used for handrails, doors, and doorframes.
0.7 miSW
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
18 min walk • Park
~850 ftSW
Church, Academic building
Stone Chapel, Springfield
5 min walk • Stone Chapel is a historic chapel located on the southwest edge of the Drury University campus, at the corner of Central and Benton Avenue at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1880 and is the oldest stone structure in Springfield.
0.7 miS
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
19 min walk • The Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque is a building of arabesque design located in downtown Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was built in 1923 for a cost of $600,000.
~1050 ftSW
Church
Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield
6 min walk • Benton Avenue AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located at 830 N. Benton Avenue in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA. It was built between 1922 and 1926, and is a two-story tile block and brick church.
0.6 miS
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
15 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
0.6 miS
37°12'39"N • 93°16'58"W
Jordan Valley Park, Springfield
16 min walk • Park
0.5 miN
Church
St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield
13 min walk • St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1888, is an historic church located at 515 East Division Street in Springfield, Missouri. It is listed on the city of Springfield's register of historic sites.
0.4 miE
37°13'17"N • 93°16'39"W
Silver Springs Park and Pool, Springfield
12 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drury University?

Nearby attractions include Stone Chapel, Springfield (5 min walk), Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield (6 min walk), Mid-Town Historic District, Springfield (6 min walk), Woods–Evertz Stove Company Historic District, Springfield (11 min walk).

How to get to Drury University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drury University:

Bus

Transit Center (26 min walk)