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Cooper-Young Historic District

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The Cooper-Young District

The Trestle Art Gateway over Cooper Street

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From the late 1800's to the early 1900's, the Cooper-Young District was a thriving residential neighborhood. By the 1970's, however, many of the once beautiful homes were in a dismal state of disrepair and most of the area businesses stood empty. In 1976, the Cooper-Young Community Association was formed. This group began efforts to revitalize the neighborhood by reducing crime, restoring homes, and attracting businesses. Thanks to these efforts, Cooper-Young is now a thriving community known for its historical significance and diverse culture.

Boundaries
North: Central Avenue
South: Southern Avenue
East: East Parkway
West: McLean Boulevard

Zip Code
Cooper-Young lies in the 38104 zip code.

Households
The estimated number of households in Cooper-Young was 1,600 in the year 2000.

Forum
Talk with others about Cooper-Young and maybe even meet some of your neighbors by heading over to the Cooper-Young thread in the forum.

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