Woodward Heights, Lexington facts for kids
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Woodward Heights Neighborhood Historic District
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A late nineteenth-century house typical of Woodward Heights
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 Location in Kentucky
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| Location | Roughly bounded by High, Merino, and Pine Sts., Lexington, Kentucky |
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| Area | 24.5 acres (9.9 ha) |
| Built | ca. 1818 through World War I |
| Architect | Multiple |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001525 |
| Added to NRHP | December 1, 1980 |
Woodward Heights is a cool neighborhood and a special historic area right next to downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It's known for its old, beautiful houses. The neighborhood is surrounded by streets like Maxwell, Herlihy, Cox, and High. It's also near the Rupp Arena parking lot and the Lexington Convention Center.
You can find Woodward Heights Park at 651 West High Street. This park is a nice green space in the eastern part of the neighborhood. The area covers about 0.049 square miles. In 2009, about 292 people lived here.
Kids in Woodward Heights go to schools in the Fayette County Public Schools district. They attend Harrison Elementary School, Lexington Traditional Magnet School for middle school, and Lafayette High School.
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History of Woodward Heights
In 1980, Woodward Heights was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history. Being on this list helps protect the neighborhood's unique character.
The Historic Woodward Heights Neighborhood Association was started in 1989. This group helps take care of the neighborhood and keep its history alive.
Special Homes in Woodward Heights
Besides the whole neighborhood being historic, some individual houses in Woodward Heights are also very special. They have their own listings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Botherum House
One of these homes is called Botherum. It's a private house built in 1850. Botherum was built for a person named Madison C. Johnson. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Henry Watt House
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Henry Watt House
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The Henry Watt House was built ca. 1818.
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| Location | 703 W. High St., Lexington, Kentucky |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1818 |
| Part of | Woodward Heights Neighborhood Historic District (ID80001525) |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000615 |
| Added to NRHP | December 16, 1977 |
The Henry Watt House was also known as the Saunier House. It was built around 1818, making it one of the oldest houses in the area. This house was located at 703 West High Street. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Sadly, the Henry Watt House was torn down in the 1990s after a fire.
Cassidy House
The Cassidy House is another historic home in the neighborhood. It's located at 816/820 West High Street. This house was built for a respected teacher named Massillon Alexander Cassidy. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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