Benton Avenue AME Church, Springfield

Name: Benton Avenue AME Church
Address: Springfield, United States

#26 among attractions in Springfield

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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. ()

Built: 1922 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 37°13'2"N, 93°17'14"W

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MidtownSpringfield United States

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Benton Avenue AME Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mediacom Ice Park, Discovery Center of Springfield, Landers Theatre, Gillioz Theatre.

0.5 miS
Game and entertainment center, Ice rink, Sport venue
Mediacom Ice Park, Springfield
12 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.
0.6 miS
Museum, Science museum
Discovery Center of Springfield, Springfield
16 min walk • The Discovery Center of Springfield in Springfield, Missouri, is an interactive, hands-on science center dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a life-long love of learning through memorable and engaging hands-on experiences in STEM In December 2021, inaugural grand prize winner...
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Landers Theatre, Springfield
19 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Gillioz Theatre, Springfield
15 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.
0.5 miS
37°12'38"N • 93°17'26"W
Founders Park, Springfield
13 min walk • Park
~200 ftNE
Church, Academic building
Stone Chapel, Springfield
1 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.
0.5 miS
Civic center, Historical place, Concert hall
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque, Springfield
14 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.
0.5 miSE
37°12'42"N • 93°16'54"W
The Creamery Arts Center, Springfield
13 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Performing arts
0.5 miSE
37°12'39"N • 93°16'58"W
Jordan Valley Park, Springfield
13 min walk • Park
0.6 miNE
37°13'17"N • 93°16'39"W
Silver Springs Park and Pool, Springfield
16 min walk • Park
0.4 miW
Tudor Revival architecture
Bailey School, Springfield
11 min walk • Bailey School, also known as New Bailey School, is a historic school building located at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri. It was designed by architect William B. Ittner and built in 1931. It is a two-story, red brick building on a concrete foundation with simple Jacobethan Revival style design elements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benton Avenue AME Church?

Nearby attractions include Stone Chapel, Springfield (1 min walk), Drury University, Springfield (6 min walk), Woods–Evertz Stove Company Historic District, Springfield (6 min walk), U.S. Customhouse and Post Office, Springfield (8 min walk).

How to get to Benton Avenue AME Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benton Avenue AME Church:

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Transit Center (21 min walk)