Historic Jefferson Neighborhood Association

 

Historic Jefferson is a neighborhood that strives to strengthen itself as a neighborhood of choice for a diverse mix of homeowners and renters. They are attempting to do this by changing the perception of the neighborhood with simple neighborliness, community pride, and self-help while maintaining its historical character and heritage.

 

 

 

Recent achievements:

·         Completed rezoning of neighborhood

·         Annual rake and bloom

·         Neighborhood cleanups

·         Participation in multi-neighborhood visioning

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·         Obtained funds from city for home

·         improvements and sidewalk repair specifically for Historic Jefferson neighbors

·         Continues to expand organization

 

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Neighborhood features:
The Historic Jeff neighborhood is within walking distance of two elementary schools, antique shopping on Main Street and cultural attractions, including the Tippecanoe County Public Library, Wells Community Cultural Center and the Long Center for Performing Arts.

 

Historic highlights:
The brick paved streets are reminiscent of the days when horses and buggies transported citizens across town. A brick carriage house, dating to the mid 1800s, is located on 12th Street. The neighborhood's namesake is the historic Jefferson High School building, a brick, two-story structure that once served as the city's public high school. Located on the corner of Ninth and Brown Street, this incredible building was recently renovated and is now the Historic Jefferson Centre, home to seventy-four senior apartments and the offices of Lafayette Neighborhood Housing Services.

 

Neighborhood contact person:
Pat Wilkerson - 423-4234