Jefferson City Community Center, Jefferson City

Name: Jefferson City Community Center
Address: Jefferson City, United States

#17 among attractions in Jefferson City

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Jefferson City Community Center, also known as Duke Diggs Community Center, is a historic African-American community centre located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1942, and is a one-story, "T"-plan, stone building. ()

Built: 1942 (83 years ago)Elevation: 581 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°34'0"N, 92°10'19"W

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Downtown Jefferson CityJefferson City United States

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Jefferson City Community Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City National Cemetery, Cole County Historical Museum, Lincoln University.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Historical place
Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City
19 min walk • The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836 to 2004. Part of the Missouri Department of Corrections, it served as the state of Missouri's primary maximum security institution.
0.6 miE
Cemetery
Jefferson City National Cemetery, Jefferson City
15 min walk • Jefferson City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Jefferson City, in Cole County, Missouri. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 2 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had 1,792 interments.
0.7 miN
History museum, Museum
Cole County Historical Museum, Jefferson City
19 min walk • Cole County Historical Society Building, also known as the B. Gratz Brown House, is a historic building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1871, and is a two-story, Victorian style, brick rowhouse. It is three bays wide and features segmental arched windows. It was renovated in 1948.
~1310 ftS
Universities and schools
Lincoln University, Jefferson City
7 min walk • Lincoln University is a public historically black land-grant university in Jefferson City, Missouri. Founded in 1866 by African-American veterans of the American Civil War, it is a member-school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
0.5 miN
Synagogue
Temple Beth El, Jefferson City
14 min walk • Temple Beth El in Jefferson City, Missouri, was built in 1883. It is located at 318 Monroe St. and has been in continuous use at that location since its construction. Shabbat services are led by members of the congregation every Friday night, and holiday services are also observed. The congregation is affiliated with the URJ.
~1720 ftN
Tudor Revival architecture
Hobo Hill Historic District, Jefferson City
9 min walk • Hobo Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It encompasses seven contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Jefferson City.
0.4 miNE
Thomas Jefferson
John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House, Jefferson City
11 min walk • John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House, also known as the Wehmeyer House and Ruthven-Wehmeyer House, is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque architecture
East End Drugs, Jefferson City
14 min walk • East End Drugs is a historic commercial building located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built between 1892 and 1898, and is a two-story, Romanesque Revival style brick two-part commercial block. It features a corner entrance, as well as a highly detailed cornice and attic level windows.
0.6 miN
Thomas Jefferson, Interesting neighbourhood, Romanesque architecture
Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House, Jefferson City
16 min walk • Cole County Courthouse and Jail-Sheriff's House is a historic courthouse, jail and sheriff's residence, located in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1896-1897 and is a three-story, Romanesque Revival style, stone building. It measures 107 feet by 69 feet and features corner pavilions and a central clock tower.
0.6 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Ivy Terrace, Jefferson City
16 min walk • Ivy Terrace, also known as the Gov. Lawrence V. Stephens House, is a historic home located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. Built in 1893, it is a 2+1⁄2-story, Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It sits on a foundation of rough limestone blocks.
0.7 miNE
Interesting neighbourhood
Jefferson Female Seminary, Jefferson City
18 min walk • Jefferson Female Seminary, also known as Jefferson Female College, are two historic school buildings located at Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri, USA. They were built between 1884 and 1898 and are adjacent two-story, five bay brick buildings. They have both front and rear porches and hipped roofs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jefferson City Community Center?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln University, Jefferson City (7 min walk), Munichburg Commercial Historic District, Jefferson City (8 min walk), Hobo Hill Historic District, Jefferson City (9 min walk), John B. and Elizabeth Ruthven House, Jefferson City (11 min walk).

How to get to Jefferson City Community Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jefferson City Community Center:

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Jefferson City (20 min walk)