Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Highlands Neighborhood

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 29, 2020

1. Highlands Neighborhood Marker (Side A)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This area was settled by Major William Preston and his wife, Caroline Hancock, who established a plantation known as the “Briar Patch” in 1815. Bardstown Pike, just to the east, was approved for construction in 1819 as major state transportation link to points south, driving commerce and population growth in this area.

This land was subdivided by the Preston heirs and streets nearby bear their names. By 1865, the area was known as New Hamburg, due to influx of German immigrants. The area gained popularity due to the extension of the streetcar line & estab. of Cherokee Park. By 1901, St. Anthony’s Hosp. established here to serve poor, needy, & infirmed.

Erected 2015 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 2456.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location.

Highlands Neighborhood Marker (Side B) image. Click for full size.

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 29, 2020

2. Highlands Neighborhood Marker (Side B)

38° 14.284′ N, 85° 43.361′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Baxter Avenue (State Road 1703) and Winter Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Baxter Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Louisville KY 40204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sister Emily Cooper (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Rogers Clark (approx. half a mile away); James Guthrie (1792-1869) (approx. half a mile away); Governor Thomas E. Bramlette (approx. half a mile away); Artist of Confederacy (approx. half a mile away); This monument to the memory of James Guthrie (approx. half a mile away); History of Eastern Cemetery / People of Eastern Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Louisville Legion (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Also see . . . Original Highlands. From the Historic Louisville Guide. (Submitted on December 9, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Highlands Neighborhood Marker image. Click for full size.

By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 29, 2020

3. Highlands Neighborhood Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 9, 2020, by Duane Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.