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Heather Taylor
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Last Modified: January 19, 2026

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King-Lincoln Bronzeville Neighborhood Overview

12of 27 Columbus Neighborhoods

Long St. Hums, Hats Shine

🧭Generally defined as the area: I-71 on the west, I-670 on the north, Taylor Avenue on the east, East Broad Street on the south

📌Widely recognized as the place for: historic jazz, Lincoln Theatre hosted everyone from Duke Ellington to Ella Fitzgerald, soul food, and head nodding Sunday services

👕You can spot a King-Lincoln Bronzeville local by: brimmed hats, Sunday best is still a thing, church fans (the old school paper ones), and an encyclopedic Coltrane playlist

👍Move here for: black cultural legacy and porches that gossip nightly

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: Sunday traffic after services and sax solos through windows

✨The vibe around King-Lincoln Bronzeville is: revivalist, soulful, porch lit nights with ongoing efforts to preserve the historic character

jazz heads chasing riffs and midnight catfish at Fried Chicken Palace or Tommy's Diner

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Some of the King-Lincoln Bronzeville hotspots include: The Culture Lounge, Lincoln Theatre, Trolley Barn Park, Mayme Moore Park, and Mt. Vernon Plaza.
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Heather Taylor — Ohio Local Expert

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Whether you're new to Columbus or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Columbus guide for the big-picture view — or compare King-Lincoln Bronzeville against other parts of the city in our Columbus neighborhood guide.