Melton Memorial Observatory, Columbia

Name: Melton Memorial Observatory
Address: 1429 Greene St, Columbia, United States

#26 among attractions in Columbia

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Melton Memorial Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by University of South Carolina. It is named after Dr. William Davis Melton and built in 1928. It is located in Columbia, South Carolina. ()

Established: 1928 (96 years ago)Coordinates: 33°59'51"N, 81°1'35"W

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1429 Greene StDowntown Columbia (University of South Carolina)Columbia United States

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Melton Memorial Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Five Points, Colonial Life Arena, Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, South Carolina State House.

0.6 miE
Shopping district, Shopping
Five Points, Columbia
16 min walk • Five Points in Columbia, South Carolina is a shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area that attracts customers from the nearby University of South Carolina and throughout the Columbia metropolitan area. It is the center for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival.
0.7 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Colonial Life Arena, Columbia
17 min walk • The Colonial Life Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Columbia, South Carolina, primarily home to the University of South Carolina men's and women's basketball teams.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium, Columbia
18 min walk • Eugene E. Stone III Stadium is a soccer stadium located in Columbia, South Carolina on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
0.4 miW
Landmark government building
South Carolina State House, Columbia
10 min walk • The South Carolina State House is the building housing the government of the U.S. state of South Carolina, which includes the South Carolina General Assembly and the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina.
~1890 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Columbia
10 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church, now known as Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, is the first Episcopal and the oldest surviving sanctuary in Columbia, South Carolina. It is a Gothic Revival church that is modeled after York Minster in York, England. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1971.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Monuments and statues
African American History Monument, Columbia
11 min walk • The International African American Museum is a museum of African-American history being built in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American slaves, once stood.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Efird's Department Store, Columbia
22 min walk • Efird's Department Store, also known as Lourie's Department Store, is a historic department store building located at Columbia, South Carolina. It was built about 1870, and is a rectangular brick building renovated and expanded in 1919.
~1390 ftS
Universities and schools
University of South Carolina, Columbia
7 min walk • The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. It has seven satellite campuses throughout the state and its main campus covers over 359 acres in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House.
0.5 miNW
Church, Historical place
First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
13 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church is a historic church building in Columbia, South Carolina. Constructed in 1854, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Wesley Methodist Church, Columbia
14 min walk • Wesley Methodist Church is a historic church at 1727 Gervais Street in Columbia, South Carolina. It was built in 1911 and added to the National Register in 2009.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia
12 min walk • The Koger Center for the Arts is an arts center located in Columbia, South Carolina, on the University of South Carolina campus. It was built in 1988, and has 2,256 saleable seats.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melton Memorial Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Old Campus District, Columbia (4 min walk), McCord House, Columbia (5 min walk), Thomas Cooper Library, Columbia (6 min walk), South Caroliniana Library, Columbia (6 min walk).

How to get to Melton Memorial Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melton Memorial Observatory:

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Columbia (22 min walk)