Central Academy
The Des Moines Independent Community School District is the largest public school district in Iowa. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and the Iowa Department of Education.- Type: School
- Description: high school in Iowa, United States
- Also known as: “Des Moines Central Academy”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Herndon Hall and Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House.
Herndon Hall
House
Photo: Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Herndon Hall, also known as the Bergmann Mansion, is an historical residential building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The house was built in 1881 in the Queen Anne style.
Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House
Heritage site
Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House is a historic building located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The residence was the home of cartoonist Ding Darling, who worked for The Des Moines Register and whose cartoons were syndicated in over 100 newspapers across the country. Jay Norwood and Genevieve Pendleton Darling House is situated 1,600 feet west of Central Academy.
The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches
Heritage site
The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches, also known as the Grand Trees Apartments, are three historic buildings located in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local architectural firm of Vorse, Kraetsch & Kraetsch designed three-story brick structures that were built in 1923. The Elmwood-The Oaks-The Birches is situated 1,600 feet west of Central Academy.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sherman Hill Historic District and Downtown Des Moines.
Sherman Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
Photo: Ankenycat, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
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.
Des Moines
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Des Moines, capital of Iowa, is in the western region of the American Midwest. Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and the annual site of the Iowa State Fair and numerous cultural festivals during warm weather months.
Central Academy
- Categories: high school and education
- Location: Des Moines Township, Polk, Iowa, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.58383° or 41° 35′ 2″ northLongitude
-93.64317° or 93° 38′ 35″ westOpen location code
86H8H9M4+GPOpenStreetMap ID
way 382131193OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=schoolWikidata ID
Q5060250
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- French: “Central Academy”
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