First Christian Church
First Christian Church is a church in Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa which is located on University Avenue. First Christian Church is situated nearby to F. F. Odenweller-James P. and Nettie Morey House, as well as near Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church.- Type: Church
- Denomination: Protestant
- Address: 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines, 50311
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church and Drake Stadium.
Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church
Church
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Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016. Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church is situated 1,100 feet south of First Christian Church.
Drake Stadium
Stadium
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Drake Stadium is a stadium on the campus of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Best known as the home of the Drake Relays, it also serves as the home field of the university's football team. It opened in 1925. Drake Stadium is situated 2,100 feet northwest of First Christian Church.
F. F. Odenweller-James P. and Nettie Morey House
House
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The F. F. Odenweller-James P. and Nettie Morey House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is a 1½-story frame cottage that follows an irregular plan. F. F. Odenweller-James P. and Nettie Morey House is situated 640 feet southwest of First Christian Church.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sherman Hill Historic District and Chautauqua Park Historic District.
Sherman Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Sherman Hill Historic District is located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Des Moines. Single-family houses were constructed beginning around 1880 and multi-family dwellings were built between 1900 and 1920.
Chautauqua Park Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Chautauqua Park Historic District is located on the north side of Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1990.
Downtown Des Moines
Neighborhood
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Downtown Des Moines is the central business district of Des Moines, Iowa and the Greater Des Moines Metropolitan Area. Downtown Des Moines is defined by the City of Des Moines as located between the Des Moines River to the east, the Raccoon River to the south, Center Street to the north, and 18th and 15th Streets to the west. Downtown Des Moines is situated 1½ miles southeast of First Christian Church.
First Christian Church
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.60004° or 41° 36′ 0″ northLongitude
-93.6513° or 93° 39′ 5″ westElevation
958 feet (292 metres)Open location code
86H8J82X+2FOpenStreetMap ID
way 688774580OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=churchOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=protestantGeoNames ID
4856826
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