Oakley Observatory, Terre Haute

#19 among attractions in Terre Haute

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Oakley Observatory or Rose–Hulman Observatory is an astronomical observatory operated by Rose–Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. ()

Coordinates: 39°29'1"N, 87°18'59"W

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Rose HulmanTerre Haute United States

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Oakley Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Highland Lawn Cemetery, Eugene V. Debs Home, Collett Park.

2.8 miW
Universities and schools, Arenas and stadiums, Monuments and statues
Memorial Stadium, Terre Haute
71 min walk • Memorial Stadium is the current home of the Indiana State Sycamores football and soccer section in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. The stadium was renovated between 1967 and 1969; it was built to host professional minor league baseball; the Indiana State football team began playing there in 1949.
1.7 miW
Cemetery
Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute
45 min walk • Highland Lawn Cemetery is a city-owned rural cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana. Opened in 1884, the cemetery includes 139 acres. The cemetery features a Richardsonian Romanesque chapel built by architect Jesse A. Vrydaugh in 1893 for a cost of $10,000. In the 1980s, the chapel underwent renovation which was completed in March 1988.
4.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Eugene V. Debs Home, Terre Haute
123 min walk • The Eugene V. Debs House, on the campus of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, was a home of union leader Eugene V. Debs. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1966. The museum is maintained by the Eugene V. Debs Foundation, a non-profit educational foundation.
4.8 miW
Park, Playground
Collett Park, Terre Haute
123 min walk • Collett Park is a public park in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States. The park was established in 1883 on a parcel of land donated to the city of Terre Haute by Josephus Collett, a railroad magnate and philanthropist.
4.9 miW
39°27'44"N • 87°24'15"W
Nancy's Downtown Mall, Terre Haute
126 min walk • Shopping, Antiques, Shopping centre
4.9 miW
Historical place, Architecture
Terre Haute Masonic Temple, Terre Haute
125 min walk • The Terre Haute Masonic Temple in Terre Haute, Indiana is a Classical Revival-style Masonic building that ground was broken for in 1915, cornerstone was laid in 1916, and opened in 1917.
3.4 miNW
Archaeological site, Greek Revival architecture
Markle House and Mill Site, Terre Haute
87 min walk • Markle House and Mill Site is a historic home and site of Markle's Mill located in Otter Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. The house was built in 1848, and is a two-story, Greek Revival style painted brick dwelling with Italianate style influences.
4.3 miW
39°29'10"N • 87°23'48"W
Wabash Valley Railroad Museum, Terre Haute
110 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
0.5 miNW
39°29'20"N • 87°19'22"W
Hawthorn Park, Terre Haute
13 min walk • Body of water, Park, Hiking trail
4.3 miW
Monuments and statues
Composite House for Terre Haute, Terre Haute
109 min walk • Composite House for Terre Haute is a public artwork by American artist Lauren Ewing, located in Gilbert Park at 14 1/2 Street and Wabash Ave. in Terre Haute, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Wabash Valley Art Spaces Outdoor Sculpture Collection.
4 miW
Romanesque architecture
Terre Haute Fire Station No. 8, Terre Haute
102 min walk • Terre Haute Fire Station No. 8 is a historic fire station located at Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1906, and is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick building on a dressed limestone base. It served as a fire station until 1972.