Oldham County, Kentucky
Oldham County is located just northeast of Louisville. It’s where city folks go to pretend they’re in the country. U.S. Route 42 and I-71 also make commuting to Louisville easy.
La Grange serves as the county seat and has a train that runs right through Main Street. The area is also home to several top-notch schools.
About 70,000 people live across the county’s rolling hills and charming small towns. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens in Crestwood is a beautiful spot for a day out. The Ohio River forms the county’s northwestern border.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Oldham County |
| County Seat | La Grange |
| Etymology | Named after Colonel William Oldham, a Kentucky legislator |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | La Grange, Crestwood, Pewee Valley, Goshen, Westport |
| Interstates and Highways | I-71, US-42, KY-53 |
| FIPS Code | 21-185 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 196 sq mi (Land: 187 sq mi; Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clark County, Indiana (Northwest), Trimble County (Northeast), Henry County (East), Shelby County (Southeast), Jefferson County (Southwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | Approximately 70,000 |
| State | Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 38.4072° N, 85.3917° W |
| Major Landmarks | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, Oldham County History Center, Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve |
