St. Augustin Catholic Church, Des Moines

Name: St. Augustin Catholic Church
Address: 545 42nd St, Des Moines, 50312-2706, United States
Telephone: +1 515-255-1175

#38 among attractions in Des Moines

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St. Augustin Catholic Church is a Catholic parish in the Diocese of Des Moines located on the west side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was included as a contributing property in the Greenwood Park Plats Historic District and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. ()

Built: 1922 (102 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 41°35'7"N, 93°40'25"W

Address

545 42nd StNorth of GrandDes Moines 50312-2706 United States

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+1 515-255-1175

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St. Augustin Catholic Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, Drake Municipal Observatory, Plymouth Place.

0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Cafe
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~230 ftN
Church
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Victorian architecture
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Victorian architecture
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Victorian architecture
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Victorian architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to St. Augustin Catholic Church?

Nearby attractions include Plymouth Place, Des Moines (2 min walk), Greenwood Park Plats Historic District, Des Moines (6 min walk), Byron and Ivan Boyd House, Des Moines (8 min walk), Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines (11 min walk).

How to get to St. Augustin Catholic Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Augustin Catholic Church:

Bus

Ingersoll Ave / 41st St • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)
42nd St & Harwood Dr • Lines: 60 (4 min walk)