King-Lincoln Bronzeville
King-Lincoln Bronzeville is a historically African American neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. Originally known as Bronzeville by the residents of the community, it was renamed the King-Lincoln District by Mayor Michael B. Coleman's administration to highlight the historical significance of the district's King Arts Complex and Lincoln Theatre, amid collaborations with investors and developers to revitalize the neighborhood.
King-Lincoln Bronzeville | |
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Neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′8.0″N 82°58′30.0″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Franklin |
| City | Columbus |
In 2009, the King-Lincoln Bronzeville Neighborhood Association asked that the neighborhood be renamed to Bronzeville to reflect its history.
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