Goodloetown Explained

Goodlowtown is a historically African American section of Lexington, Kentucky.[1] [2] It was named for William Cassius Goodloe.[3]

It is located in a bottomland area.[4]

Horse jockey Isaac Burns Murphy was a resident.[1]

38.05°N -113°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia. Gerald L.. Smith. Karen Cotton. McDaniel. John A.. Hardin. July 16, 2015. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813160665. Google Books.
  2. Constructing Community: An Exhibition of the Voices of Goodloetown. Patrick. Hobgood. September 29, 2015. Kaleidoscope. 4. 1.
  3. Book: Bolin, James Duane. Bossism and Reform in a Southern City: Lexington, Kentucky, 1880-1940. January 13, 2015. University Press of Kentucky. 9780813158815. Google Books.
  4. Web site: Goodlowtown, Goodloetown, or Goodloe (Lexington, KY) · Notable Kentucky African Americans Database. nkaa.uky.edu.

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