Situated in the northeast part of Jefferson County, Anchorage was home to riverboat captain, James Goslee, in 1878 as well as an important landmark for the Louisville & Frankfort Railroad. Today, Anchorage is a designated U.S. Historic District and boasts a number of historic homes and country estates. Canopies of magnolia and oak trees line the quiet, picturesque streets, and winding roads are flanked by large homes and a vibrant, engaged community of neighbors are focused on preserving the original character of the city.
Hurstbourne
Adjacent to Oxmoor Center and Mall St. Matthews, Hurstbourne is home to families, golf, and country clubs. The University of Louisville has its ShelbyHurst campus in Hurstbourne, and in this East End neighborhood, you’ll find an abundant number of national stores, restaurants, and family-fun activities.
Formed in 1999 to connect Cherokee, Indian Hills Country Club, Robinswood, and Winding Falls, Indian Hills is a small, but breathtaking part of the city. Home to some of the most expensive houses in Louisville, Indian Hills provides a short commute to River Road, Prospect, and Downtown Louisville.
Jeffersontown & Fern Creek
Located in the southeastern part of the county, Jeffersontown (not to be confused with Jeffersonville, IN) was named after Thomas Jefferson and, today, has a historic city designation. Jeffersontown is home to Kentucky’s first state nature preserve, Blackacre Conservancy, along with the annual Gaslight Festival, the fifth largest festival in the region, held each September.
Lyndon & Springhurt
Situated north of St. Matthews and Hurstbourne, Lyndon was named by Alvin Wood, who was credited with creating one of the first subdivisions in Kentucky. Lyndon and Springhurst are neighboring suburbs populated with family homes, restaurants, breweries, parks, and lots of shopping–from the Paddock Shops of Westport Village to Costco–and everything in between.
This East End neighborhood is situated between Louisville and Shelbyville, Kentucky. Middletown is a quaint and family-friendly city that has small town charm with modern amenities like local boutiques, salons, antique stores, restaurants and garden centers. Middletown is also home to The Parklands of Floyds Fork, a crown jewel in Louisville’s expansive park system.
Norton Commons
This unique neighborhood is a small city within itself. The mixed-use community boasts over 600 acres filled with residential homes combined with three schools, a charming town center, parks, walkways, pools and dozens of restaurants as well as other amenities.
Located in the northeast part of Jefferson County and extending into Oldham County, Prospect was highly agricultural until the mid-1960s with the exception of a few large homes. Today, Prospect is a thriving neighborhood with large subdivisions, gold courses, and horse stables.
St. Matthews
The city of St. Matthews is notable for its large tree canopies and Cape Cod-style houses set amidst several city parks. Home to several Catholic schools and churches, St. Matthews is a neighborhood where families and friends gather to take advantage of festivals, farmers’ markets, and community events.