Winfree Observatory

Winfree Observatory is an astronomical owned and operated by Randolph College. Built in 1900 and named after Maj. C.V. Winfree, it is located in , .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Maier Museum of Art and Miller–Claytor House.

Museum
at Randolph College features works by American artists from the 19th through 21st centuries. Randolph College has been collecting American art since 1907 and the now houses its collection of several thousand American paintings, prints, drawings, and photographs from the 19th and 21st centuries. is situated 930 feet east of Winfree Observatory.

Building
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is a historic home located at Riverside Park in . It is a two-story, white framed structure, sheathed with beaded weatherboards. is situated 3,000 feet east of Winfree Observatory.

Museum
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The is a historic courthouse building located at . Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Winfree Observatory.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kemper Street Industrial Historic District and Madison Heights.

Neighborhood
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The encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in . is situated 3 miles south of Winfree Observatory.

Town
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is a census-designated place in , , United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 3 miles east of Winfree Observatory.

Neighborhood
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The is a national historic district located in . The district is irregularly shaped and approximately 14 blocks in area. is situated 3 miles southeast of Winfree Observatory.

Winfree Observatory

Latitude
37.43952° or 37° 26′ 22″ north
Longitude
-79.1731° or 79° 10′ 23″ west
Open location code
8792CRQG+RQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 82004476
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Wiki­data ID
Q8025050
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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Urdu—“Winfree Observatory” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “مرصد وينفرى”
  • Urdu: “وِن فری رصدگاہ”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Whiteside Ampitheatre and Frances Hundley Houston Chapel.

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