Several prominent figures are buried at Louisville Cemetery. | Photo by LOUtoday
Hey, history buffs. We’re back with another iteration in our series exploring Louisville’s historical markers. Today, we’re taking a look at Marker No. 1992: Louisville Cemetery.
Located at Eastern Parkway and Poplar Level Road, the marker honors the 31-acre cemetery incorporated in March 1886 by prominent Black citizens Bishop W.H. Miles, H.C. Weeden, J. Meriwether, A.J. Bibb, W.P. Churchill, William H. Gibson Sr., and Felix Johnson.
Louisville Cemetery is the final resting place for many notable Derby City residents, including:
Boo at the Zoo | Saturday, Sept. 27-Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5-10 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $7+
Racing vs. Angel City FC | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | It’s Pups at the Pitch: Bring your furry friends to visit the BlueOval SK Fan Zone for photo ops, pup cups and dog bandanas — proceeds will go to the Kentucky Humane Society.*
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A nightclub called COCOS HOUSË is set to open on Baxter Avenue by the end of October. Housed inside the former Atmosphere Nightclub and Restaurant space, the new venue will stretch two floors, feature an outdoor patio, and host local and international DJs. (Courier Journal)
Coming Soon
Haymarket‘s second location is coming soon to NuLu. The micro-market — which offers fresh produce, prepared foods, baked goods, coffee, and more — shared a peek at its new facade on East Main Street.
Civic
911 callers in Louisville can now send videos via text and connect with operators over FaceTime. Local officials said the update will help first responders get critical information faster and view footage en route to the scene. (WHAS 11)
Community
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum will unveil a new wheelchair accessible treehouse at its upcoming “Celebration of Play” event on Saturday, Oct. 4. The outdoor attraction has also added accessible pathways, picnic tables, and play features to its Playcosystem area. (WHAS 11)
Outdoors
A new stone overlook opened this week at Cherokee Park. Located near Chauffeur’s Rest, the Campbell Overlook features a plaza, a water fountain, beech trees, a new bike rack, and park benches. (WHAS 11)
Eat
Louisville Pizza King’s third location recently opened on West Oak Street in Old Louisville. The local chain serves pizza, salads, sandwiches, quesadillas, and a few Greek dishes. Hungry for more? Check out our guide to Derby City’s pizza scene. (Louisville Business First)
Announced
Renovations are complete on The Courtyard by Marriott Louisville East. The $3.5 million project included upgrading all 151 rooms, replacing 105 bathtubs, adding new carpet throughout the hotel, and improving the pool + outdoor patio. (Louisville Business First)
Sports
One more sleep until game day. Tune in at 12 p.m. tomorrow to watch the Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Panthers, and go beyond the scoreboard with the local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
At Warby Parker, every pair of glasses starts at $95. Pick your perfect pair and experience eye care that’s simple, convenient, and delightful.*
The Buy
Swap this summer’s top trending beaded bags for something a little more seasonally appropriate: rich hues of leather + luxurious suede. These are our top five bags for fall:
👜 We’re calling it now: This softly-brushed, chocolate-hued suede purse will be the bag of the season.
👜 Lucky Brand’s full-grain leather mini tote features top handles and a removable crossbody strap for added versatility.
👜 Level up any autumn outfit with this elegant satchel bag that’s on sale for under $40.
👜 This stadium-approved clear handbag is the perfect game day accessory.
👜 Luxuriously soft handfeel and rugged durability are two standout features of this fun heart-shaped leather purse.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m a huge Swiftie, so I’m counting down the days until the release of Taylor Swift’s new album. If you want to watch behind-the-scenes footage from the studio, snag tickets to The Official Release Party of a Showgirl at AMC Stonybrook 20. Screenings run from Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5.
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