Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, Parkville

Name: Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory
Address: Parkville, United States

#4 among attractions in Parkville

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Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory

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Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, also known as Park College Observatory, is a historic observatory located on the campus of Park University at Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1896, and is a variation of the "T"-plan observatory building style constructed of ashlar limestone blocks. It features an octagonal two-story domed tower. ()

Built: 1896 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 39°11'24"N, 94°40'45"W

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Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: English Landing Park, Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church.

~1430 ftS
River, Park
English Landing Park, Parkville
7 min walk • English Landing Park is located along the Missouri river in Parkville, Missouri, United States. The area the park now sits were once just low water areas of the Missouri River.
~1710 ftSW
Bridge
Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Parkville
9 min walk • The Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, also known by its original name of Linn Branch Creek Bridge is one of two surviving examples of the "A" Truss Bridge type originated by John Alexander Low Waddell.
~1950 ftN
39°11'42"N • 94°40'54"W
Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Parkville
10 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
0.5 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church, Parkville
13 min walk • Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church is a historic Christian Methodist Episcopal church located at 1137 West Street in Parkville, Platte County, Missouri.
~230 ftW
Tower
Mackay Building, Parkville
2 min walk • Mackay Building, also known as Mackay Hall, is a historic building located on the campus of Park University at Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. It was built in 1886, and is a three-story, rock-faced limestone structure with Richardsonian Romanesque, High Victorian Gothic, and Chateauesque style design elements.
0.7 miN
Dam
Riss Lake, Parkville
18 min walk • Riss Lake is a small reservoir in the center of the neighborhood Riss Lake, in Parkville, Platte County, Missouri. Forests surround it, and it is bordered on one side by a highway, two sides by the neighborhood Riss Lake and on the last side by the Parkville Nature Reservation.
~260 ftW
Universities and schools
Park University, Parkville
2 min walk • Park University is a private university in Parkville, Missouri. It was founded in 1875. In the fall of 2017, Park had an enrollment of 11,457 students.

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Which popular attractions are close to Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Mackay Building, Parkville (2 min walk), Park University, Parkville (2 min walk), English Landing Park, Parkville (7 min walk), Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Parkville (9 min walk).

Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, Parkville

Facts and practical information

Parkville plan & book

Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

English Landing Park, Parkville

Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, Parkville

Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Parkville

Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church, Parkville

Mackay Building, Parkville

Riss Lake, Parkville

Park University, Parkville

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory?