our History and mission

a brief history…

The King William Association was established in 1967 as a non-profit corporation. In 1967, the King William area was not yet a historic district and one of the newly created association’s goal was “To Make King William Area a Historical District”.

The King William Association may be the only neighborhood association in the entire state with three historic districts within its boundaries, including the state’s oldest district created by city ordinance and three districts recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. All three districts are equally protected by city ordinances and share a common theme of historical and cultural importance.

our mission…

The King William Association promotes the health and welfare of the King William neighborhood by preserving the historic and residential nature of the neighborhood and by fostering educational, recreational, and cultural activities.