Westminster College Gymnasium, Fulton

Name: Westminster College Gymnasium
Address: Fulton, United States

#4 among attractions in Fulton

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Westminster College Gymnasium is a historic athletic building on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. The building is famous for being the site of Winston Churchill's March 5, 1946 "Sinews of Peace" speech, in which he coined the phrase "Iron Curtain" to characterize the growing Cold War. In 1968, the gymnasium was designated a National Historic Landmark. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 38°50'54"N, 91°57'22"W

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Westminster College Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Churchill Museum, John Augustus Hockaday House, Dr. George M. Willing House, Robnett-Payne House.

~760 ftNE
Library, Museum, Baroque architecture
National Churchill Museum, Fulton
4 min walk • America’s National Churchill Museum, is located on the Westminster College campus in Fulton, Missouri, United States. The museum commemorates the life and times of Sir Winston Churchill. In 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his famous "Sinews of Peace" address in the Westminster College Historic Gymnasium.
0.6 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
John Augustus Hockaday House, Fulton
16 min walk • John Augustus Hockaday House, also known as the Hockaday House, is a historic home located at Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. It was built between 1863 and 1868, and is a two-story, vernacular Greek Revival / Italianate style brick I-house.
~1920 ftSE
Greek Revival architecture
Dr. George M. Willing House, Fulton
10 min walk • Dr. George M. Willing House, also known as the Fleming Home and Joseph Denton Home, is a historic home located at Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. It was built about 1855, and is a two-story, five bay, Greek Revival style brick dwelling.
0.6 miE
Greek Revival architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Robnett-Payne House, Fulton
17 min walk • Robnett-Payne House, also known as Payne Hall and The Country Place, is a historic home located at Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.
~90 ftSW
Universities and schools
Westminster College, Fulton
1 min walk • Westminster College is a private college in Fulton, Missouri. It was established in 1851 as Fulton College. America's National Churchill Museum is a national historic site located on campus. The school enrolled 609 students in 2020.
0.9 miN
Universities and schools
William Woods University, Fulton
23 min walk • William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Which popular attractions are close to Westminster College Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Westminster College, Fulton (1 min walk), National Churchill Museum, Fulton (4 min walk), Dr. George M. Willing House, Fulton (10 min walk), John Augustus Hockaday House, Fulton (16 min walk).

Westminster College Gymnasium, Fulton

Facts and practical information

Westminster College Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

National Churchill Museum, Fulton

John Augustus Hockaday House, Fulton

Dr. George M. Willing House, Fulton

Robnett-Payne House, Fulton

Westminster College, Fulton

William Woods University, Fulton

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westminster College Gymnasium?