Kinkeadtown, Lexington

#150 among attractions in Lexington

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Kinkeadtown is a historically African American section of Lexington, Kentucky. It was established near the home of George Blackburn Kinkead, several years after the American Civil War. The land was subdivided by Kinkead in 1870 and sold exclusively to African Americans. In 1880 it was populated by about 20 families and grew to include over 300 residents. Cities had growing populations of African Americans during the era. Kinkead's home is now the Living Arts and Science Center. An archaeological report on the area was published in 1996. ()

Coordinates: 38°2'55"N, 84°29'9"W

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William Wells BrownLexington United States

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Kinkeadtown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center, Hunt-Morgan House.

0.7 miW
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
17 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
0.6 miSW
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
16 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
~800 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
4 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
15 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
17 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
18 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
0.7 miW
Italianate architecture
Higgins Block, Lexington
17 min walk • The Higgins Block, also known as the Fayette Cigar Store, in Lexington, Kentucky, is a 3-story brick building designed by John McMurtry and constructed in 1872.
0.7 miW
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
19 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
0.6 miW
Park
Courthouse Plaza, Lexington
15 min walk • The United States Post Office and Court House is a courthouse of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky located in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1934, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
0.7 miW
Music venue, Nightlife
The Dame, Lexington
18 min walk • The Dame was a music hall in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The venue hosted live music seven nights a week from local, regional, and national headlining acts. Nick Sprouse and Cole Skinner served as talent buyers.
0.5 miSW
Church
Central Christian Church, Lexington
13 min walk • The Central Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church at 207 E. Short Street, and an active congregation of the Christian Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kinkeadtown?

Nearby attractions include Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington (4 min walk), Episcopal Burying Ground and Chapel, Lexington (6 min walk), Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, Lexington (7 min walk), African Cemetery No. 2, Lexington (13 min walk).

How to get to Kinkeadtown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kinkeadtown:

Bus

Lextran Transit Center (18 min walk)
1686 - Transit Center High Street • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (18 min walk)