Kern Place | |
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 Location in the state of Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°46′59″N 106°29′56″W / 31.783°N 106.499°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | El Paso County |
| City | El Paso |
| Elevation | 3,850 - 4,080 ft (2,610 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (CDT) |
Kern Place is a historic neighborhood on the West side of El Paso, Texas. The neighborhood lies just east of the University of Texas at El Paso, and north of downtown. Kern is part of District 1 in the City of El Paso and currently represented by Peter Svarzbein.[1] The neighborhood was created by Peter E. Kern, and once had an unusual gate marking the entrance. Madeline Park in the center of the neighborhood is named after Kern's daughter. Businesses and a small entertainment district border the eclectic housing featured in the neighborhood.
- ^ "Our District 1 Representative". Kern Place Association. Retrieved 2 May 2017.