The Betts–Longworth Historic District is located just northwest of downtown

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. The district consists of a ten-block sub-neighborhood of the historic West End of Cincinnati that contains Federal,

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and Queen Anne styles. The Betts House located at 416 Clark Street was built in 1804 and is the oldest brick house in

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. The Old Jewish Cemetery, Cincinnati is also located in the district. The district was listed on the

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in 1983 because of its architecture and because of a potential

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within its boundaries.

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Map of the Betts–Longworth Historic DistrictBetts–Longworth Historic District
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