Winfree Observatory
Winfree Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Randolph College. Built in 1900 and named after Maj. C.V. Winfree, it is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maier Museum of Art and Miller–Claytor House.
Maier Museum of Art
Museum
Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College features works… Maier Museum of Art is situated 930 feet east of Winfree Observatory.
Miller–Claytor House
Building
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Miller–Claytor House is a historic home located at Riverside Park in Lynchburg, Virginia. Miller–Claytor House is situated 3,000 feet east of Winfree Observatory.
Lynchburg Courthouse
Museum
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The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Lynchburg Courthouse is situated 2½ miles southeast of Winfree Observatory.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kemper Street Industrial Historic District and Madison Heights.
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District… Kemper Street Industrial Historic District is situated 3 miles south of Winfree Observatory.
Madison Heights
Town
Madison Heights is a census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. Madison Heights is situated 3 miles east of Winfree Observatory.
Diamond Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Diamond Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Diamond Hill Historic District is situated 3 miles southeast of Winfree Observatory.
Winfree Observatory
- Building
- Description: astronomical observatory in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
- Category: astronomical observatory
- Location
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Latitude
37.43952° or 37° 26′ 22″ north
Longitude
-79.1731° or 79° 10′ 23″ west
Open location code
8792CRQG+RQ
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OpenStreetMap feature
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Wikidata ID
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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”
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