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30 historic street names in Louisville, KY
In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
January 17, 2025 03:58 PM
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Jeff Milby
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How to tour historic churches in Louisville
Learn why Louisville is sometimes called “The City of Beautiful Churches.”
January 7, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A 23-ft-long, 6-ft-wide rowboat displayed on a tilt inside a museum. The rowboat is white, blue, and red and has various sponsor logos as part of its design.
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Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Louisville
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 13, 2024
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Katie Molck
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The history of snow in Louisville
We’ve had our fair share of the white stuff over the years.
December 13, 2024
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Learn the history behind Louisville’s first skyscraper
The Columbia Building was an iconic Louisville feature for ~75 years.
December 11, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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3 Louisville stories to bring up at the Thanksgiving table
You can thank us later.
November 25, 2024
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A brief history of Louisville on “Jeopardy!”
I’ll take LOU for 502, Alex.
November 21, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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How to plan the ultimate road trip to Lexington
Hit the road and head to the Horse Capital of the World — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
November 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
the historical marker in front of Muhammad Ali's childhood home
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Which locations around Louisville deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Louisville?
November 13, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Louisville sports teams explained
From the Louisville Cardinals to Racing Louisville, we’re sharing all details of Derby City’s sports teams.
November 1, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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This building should’ve been Louisville’s most famous landmark
The U.S. Post Office and Customs House stood in the heart of downtown for 40 years, but now it’s almost entirely forgotten.
October 31, 2024
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