Resources

Provided below are various weblinks to history and preservation information and organizations.

(Of note: LHL provides these links as a public service and is not responsible for the content on these websites.)

You will need an Adobe PDF Reader for several of these links.  To obtain this free Adobe reader, click on this link.

Local History & Preservation

Louisville Encyclopedia   NEW!
The Louisville Encyclopedia is an all-encompassing history book of the metro region.  Click on this link to access the on-line edition. Within this on-line edition, there is a search engine which allows you to directly find whatever item you are looking for!

Important dates in Louisville history
This weblink contains significant calendar dates in Louisville's history.  It is arranged here chronologically, but the League can provide you an Excel spreadsheet format so that you can sort in several methods.  If you would like to receive this Excel spreadsheet, email the League at LouHist@Hotmail.com.

Early Family History of Louisville
This website is a excellent overview of the first families of Louisville, like the Bullitt's, Prather's, etc.

Geneology Family Tree's
click on the following famous Louisville families to view their geneology
Speed
Bullitt
Prather
Belknap
Bingham

Belknap - Moorman Family History
Steve Wiser has written a fascinating history of the Belknap - Moorman families. 

How to Save a Local Landmark
Easy to follow list of actions to implement in saving a historic building

Preservation Louisville
Primary preservation organization in Louisville.

Louisville's Top 10 Important Events in the 1900's
In 1999, the League sponsored a contest to identify the events that shaped and impacted Louisville in the 1900's.

Timeline of Louisville History  
This website contains many interesting items on Louisville history, particularly a timeline, that you can click on and read about specific dates / events. But, be ware, this website does contain some material that does not relate to Louisville history and can be offensive.

18 Reasons to Preserve Landmark Buildings
List of key reasons why historic properties should be saved

1906: The Way Things Were 100 Years Ago
This fascinating data list looks at life a century ago.  How will things change in another hundred years, in 2106?

Historic Photo Archives 
Looking for a photograph of a historic property or person? Then look no longer.  Click on this link to browse Kentucky's largest collection of photos. 

Historic Maps  
Looking for who previously owned property or a former building location in metro Louisville. then click on this link to view maps from 1876, 1884, and 1913.

Lost Louisville
This website chronicles the destruction and loss of cherished Louisville landmarks. Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click on the links to view photos. This page is also known as "Louisville since the bombings."

Post Cards of Old Louisville 
This website features old style post cards of local historic landmarks

Jefferson County Historic Roadside Markers NEW!
Find out more on roadside markers in Jefferson County

Louisville in 1887 
This is a link to a book that was printed in 1887 which describes prominent businesses and local history of this period.

Louisville 1780 -1892  NEW!
Link to a wonderful rare book that contains many facts and details on early Louisville

Fontaine Ferry Park  NEW!
Louisville's legendary amusement park, this website recaptures the fun and thrills of this former landmark.

Early Louisville History   NEW!
Misty Coston has produced an interesting book containing early Louisville history entitled "Invisible Louisville History"

Retail Store History in Louisville 
This is a fascinating website that details all of the famous Louisville shopping locations.  A nice trip back in time!  Those were the days!

Thomas Jefferson in Jefferson County
An interesting exploration of sites in Jefferson County that are connected to Thomas Jefferson

Louisville Development History
Brief overview of how this region has evolved and grown over its history

Gideon Shryock and Morrision Hall
Architect Gideon Shryock designed several landmark buildings in Louisville and Kentucky.  Read this 1831 contract for his work on Transylvania University's Morrison Hall.

Filson Historical Society
The Filson Historical Society is the Louisville region's primary history repository and data center.

University of Louisville Photo Archives
Containing thousands of historic photos.  Note: There is a fee to obtain photos.

Kentucky Center for African American History
Located in Louisville, this is the region's and state's African American history data and history repository.

Old Louisville Information
One of the best website's on Louisville. Check out all the links!

Historic Homes of Louisville
Whitehall, Thomas Edison House, and Farmington historic homes

Louisville Landmarks Commission
City of Louisville's division for preservation

Louisville Heritage Tourism Center
Central internet source for local history and preservation

Peterson Dumesnil House
Crescent Hill neighborhood landmark and the League's home base

Cave Hill Cemetery
Landmark Lousiville cemetery with beautiful landscape, famous individuals, and decorative monuments

Locust Grove Historic House
Last home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark

Brennan House Museum
One of Louisville's best historical homes. A time capsule of history!

Conrad Caldwell House
A beautiful magnificent historic home in Old Louisville

Belle of Louisville
The last remaining original steamboat in America, owned by the City of Louisville

Portland Museum
Louisville's Portland neighborhood center for history

U. S Marine Hospital
Currently undergoing renovation, this landmark is the last remaining Marine Hospital in existence.

Louisville Art Deco
Wonderful website that celebrates art deco style buildings in the Louisville metro area

Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Legendary hospital that some say is haunted.  It is currently being resotred by its owners.

Camp Zachary Taylor History
Find out more about this World War I military training facility taht was predecessor to Fort Knox.

Louisville Clock
Cherished Louisville sculpture by acclaimed sculptor Barney Bright that the League is working on restoring.

Kentucky History & Preservation

Kentucky Historical Society
The state's primary history repository and data center.

Kentucky Heritage Council
The state's preservation and history organization.

Preservation Kentucky
Non-profit preservation organization within Kentucky.

Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation
Non-profit state group that seeks to save historic landmarks and homes

Kentucky Historic Roadside Markers NEW!
Find out more on roadside markers in Kenucky

Indiana History & Preservation

Indiana Landmarks Foundation
Non-profit preservation organization within Indiana.

Jeffersonville Main Street Association
Non-profit group that facilitates preservation and revitalization within Jeffersonville, In.

Howard Steamboat Museum
Riverboat history in a spectacular historic home

Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center
Information resource for the historic Falls on the Ohio River

Southern Indiana Aviation
Wonderful book on Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany aviation history.

Carnegie Center for Art and History
Beautiful New Albany historical museum

Miscellaneous Resources

Louisville Links   Every civic-oriented link on Louisville is contained on this website

Louisville Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Louisville Chamber of Commerce

Kentucky Derby Museum

Muhammad Ali Center

Louisville Metro Government

Frazier Historical Arms Museum

Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum

Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods
Networking information on Louisville's wonderful neighborhood