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Womontown: How a group of 80s lesbians built their own community to escape the patriarchy
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· July 18, 2026
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Key takeaway Two women created a lesbian community, known as Womontown, which spanned a 12-block radius.
In Kansas City, Missouri, a unique community was established in the late 1980s. Two women created a lesbian community, known as Womontown, which spanned a 12-block radius. The community consisted of 28 homes and 14 apartment buildings, and was home to over 70 women.
The idea for Womontown began when one of the co-founders, Andrea Nedelsky, bought a house in the Longfellow neighborhood. Further details about the community's development are available from the source. For more information about Womontown and its history, readers can refer to the documentary and other resources available from LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: July 18, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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