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'''Kenwick''' is a [[neighborhood]] in southeastern [[Lexington, Kentucky]], United States. Its boundaries are Sherman Avenue to the south, East Main Street to the west, railroad tracks to the north, and Richmond Avenue to the north. == History == The Kenwick neighborhood in Lexington, Kentucky, has a history marked by racially restrictive covenants, a common practice in many American cities during the early to mid-20th century. These covenants were used to prevent African Americans and other racial minorities from owning property or residing in certain neighborhoods. In Kenwick, these restrictions were evident in the early deeds of subdivisions such as Mentelle Park, which was established in 1906 as part of the division of the Ellerslie estate. The deeds from this period explicitly stated that African Americans could not own or live in these areas, a reflection of the prevailing Jim Crow laws of the time. The development of the Kenwick neighborhood began in 1909, with the division of the former Wickliffe lands into residential lots. This area consisted of several subdivisions, including Belldale, Beechland, and Crescent Hill. These subdivisions were initially designed as elite neighborhoods, with the early deeds containing clauses that prohibited African American ownership and residence. The racial covenants in these deeds were a part of the broader landscape of segregation and discrimination in housing during this era. The Fair Housing Act of 1968, which aimed to eliminate housing discrimination, marked a significant legislative change in the United States. However, the legacy of these racially restrictive covenants and the broader practices of redlining and segregation have had long-lasting effects on communities like Kenwick. These practices contributed to racial segregation, economic disparities, and limited mobility for African American communities in Lexington and across the nation. == Neighborhood Statistics == * Area: 0.250 square miles (0.65 km<sup>2</sup>) * Population: 1,559 * Population density: 6,241 people per square mile * Median household income (2010): $54,221 ==References== * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenwick,_Lexington Kenwick, Lexington. Wikipedia] * [https://www.segregatedlexington.com/restrictive-covenants Segregated Lexington - Restrictive Covenants] [[Category:Neighborhoods]]
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