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Welker Woods

Welker Woods is a residential area in , , . Welker Woods is situated nearby to , as well as near the sports venue .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Des Moines Art Center and Sylvan Theater Historic District.

Museum
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The is an art museum with an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, modern art and mixed media. It was established in 1948 in . is situated 3,400 feet northeast of Welker Woods.

Theater building
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The , also known as Greenwood Park Outdoor Theater, is located in , . It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995. is situated 3,100 feet east of Welker Woods.

Tourism office
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The is a historic building located in , United States. Valley Junction was incorporated in 1893, and it was named for the junction of three lines of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad where it was located. is situated 1 mile southwest of Welker Woods.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Linden Heights Historic District and Windsor Heights.

Neighborhood
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The is located on the west side , . The district exemplifies the residential styles that were popular in Des Moines from 1912 to 1956.

Town
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is a city in Walnut Township, , , . The population was 5,252 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the – Metropolitan Statistical Area. is situated 2 miles northwest of Welker Woods.

Neighborhood
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The is located in , . 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. is situated 2½ miles east of Welker Woods.

Welker Woods

Latitude
41.5785° or 41° 34′ 43″ north
Longitude
-93.69126° or 93° 41′ 29″ west
Open location code
86H8H8H5+9F
Open­Street­Map ID
way 949775025
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
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Highlights include Benjamin F Jesse Pioneer Cemetery and Sands Volleyball & Softball Club.

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