Swedish Baptist Church, Davenport

Name: Swedish Baptist Church
Address: Davenport, United States

#165 among attractions in Davenport

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The former Swedish Baptist Church is a historic building located on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The congregation was organized in 1883 in the city's Swedish neighborhood and included about 50 people. The building was originally a Presbyterian Church and was moved here from its original location at Eleventh and Scott Streets. In the 1920s it became Second Baptist Church and by the 1930s it was renamed Grand Avenue Baptist Church. The building subsequently housed other denominations, including the Mennonites, and now houses Kingdom Generation Church. ()

Coordinates: 41°31'36"N, 90°33'51"W

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Swedish Baptist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport RiverCenter.

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41°31'16"N • 90°34'17"W
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Which popular attractions are close to Swedish Baptist Church?

Nearby attractions include Antoine LeClaire House, Davenport (2 min walk), Gordon–Van Tine Company Historic District, Davenport (3 min walk), George B. Swan House, Davenport (5 min walk), Isaac Glaspell House, Davenport (5 min walk).

How to get to Swedish Baptist Church by public transport?

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Ground Transportation Center (21 min walk)