Uncovering Newport's Rich History: A Project by NKU's Public History Department

Delve into the fascinating history of Newport's West Side through the research conducted by NKU's Public History Department. Students have explored key locations, culminating in a comprehensive written history that highlights the area's significance. Discover insights from the city's establishment in 1795 to its notorious gambling era, shedding light on the societal impacts of historical changes. Join in the effort to preserve and raise awareness of this historically rich community.

• Newport history
• NKU Public History
• Research project
• West Side heritage
• Local community

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1. Project Hope NKU Public History Department Sandra and Emily

2. Who is conducting research? NKU s Public History Department Master s level program Under direction of Dr. Tenkotte

3. What has been done? Students have studied various key places in Newport s West Side Research has been consolidated to create a written history of the area

4. Why? To preserve and bring awareness to the West Side s rich history While the East Side s history is relatively visible, the History Department is working to bring more focus to the West Side s equally important past

5. What weve learned . . . Newport was established in 1795, named after Admiral Christopher Newport, one of the founding settler of Jamestown. Established in 1803, Newport s military post was heavily active for both the North and the South during the civil war.

6. What weve learned (contd.) From the 1920s-80s, Newport was most known for its gambling scene, even earning the name Sin City, Kentucky . After much public outcry, efforts to clean up the city closed down most night clubs and casinos, but the reforms lead to increased poverty in the marginalized sections of society that depended on the night life for income. The remains of this effect can be traced to as one of the root causes for tract 505s economic struggle.

7. Suggestions for us Explore 505! Talking and interacting with locals is great!