On State Highway 22, on the right when traveling west.
Oldham County native buried here. Renowned as director-producer of The Birth of a Nation, film drama of Civil War and post-bellum era, and also Intolerance, Orphans of the Storm, Broken Blossoms. He created dramatic and photographic effects, . . . — — Map (db m25924) HM
Near Ballardsville Road (State Highway 22) 0.3 miles west of State Route 329, on the left when traveling west.
The area east of the Maples Park was originally known as “Beard's Station” and was a stop along local stagecoach routes. With the introduction of the railroad, the name was shortened to “Beard” and subsequently “Crestwood,” in 1909, after locals . . . — — Map (db m223400) HM
Near Ballardsville Road (State Highway 22) 0.3 miles west of State Route 329, on the left when traveling west.
Known historically as “The Maples,” these beautiful 22 acres was once use for small-scale farming and countryside enjoyment. Purchased at the turn of the 20th century, Henry L. Ott (1878-1933) and his wife Margaret Klaus Ott (1887-1958) named the . . . — — Map (db m223396) HM
On State Highway 329, 0.1 miles north of Old Zaring Road, on the right when traveling north.
Born on July 25, 1824 in Floydsburg, Oldham Co., he was one of eight children born to Col. Jacob and Isabella Watson Oglesby, who, with two of his siblings, died in the 1833 cholera epidemic. Oglesby was raised by an uncle and moved to Decatur, Ill. . . . — — Map (db m174576) HM
Formerly known as Clifton, home’s
three sections built at different
times. Thomas Barbour, a founder
of Oldham County, established farm
and built third portion of home
circa 1840. He sold farm in 1855 to
Richard T. Jacob, who . . . — — Map (db m136157) HM
On Washington Street east of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the left when traveling east.
Home of Dr. Rob Morris, 1818-88. In 1884 "crowned Poet Laureate of Freemasonry." Founded the Order of the Eastern Star. He was born near Boston, Mass., lived 28 years here. From 1861 to 1865 president of the Masonic College, located in La Grange, . . . — — Map (db m96058) HM
On South Walnut Avenue at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Avenue.
Buddy Pepper (1922-1993) a pianist, songwriter,
and actor during Hollywood's “Golden Age,” lived in
this house from his birth through 1932. He is best
remembered as a writer of the most popular song of
1953, “Vaya Con Dios,” which was recorded . . . — — Map (db m223377) HM
On West Main Street west of South 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Oldham was the 75th county created by the Kentucky Legislature. It was formed on January 15, 1824, from portions of Jefferson, Henry and Shelby Counties. The county is named for William Oldham, Revolutionary War patriot and early pioneer.
. . . — — Map (db m136163) HM
On North 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53) at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south on North 1st Street.
In 1841 William M. Funk bequeathed
$10,000 to establish seminary. It
was chartered by Legislature and
erected here, 1842. In 1844 Grand
Lodge of Ky. assumed control and
changed it to Masonic College. In
1852 changed to Masonic University of . . . — — Map (db m136169) HM
On North 2nd Avenue south of West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146), on the right when traveling south.
James and Amanda Mount Home. Built circa 1840, this restored
four square home was originally
home to James Mount (1796-1864)
and wife, Amanda Malvina Railey
Mount (1810-1888). Amanda was
the first cousin once removed of
Thomas Jefferson. . . . — — Map (db m136161) HM
On North 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53) south of Woodcreek Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Built in 1921-22, it was the ninth
school in Ky. for African Americans
supported by the Julius Rosenwald
Grant. After completing the first 8
years of school, students were
bussed 25 miles to the Lincoln
Institute in Shelby Co. to attend
high . . . — — Map (db m136159) HM
From 2016 to 2018, the Oldham County History Center Compus was updated with renovations completed on the Rob Morris Educational Building and the J.C. Barnett Library and Archives. This work was done by inmates from Roederer Correctional Complex with . . . — — Map (db m223384) HM
Near North 2nd Avenue north of West Main Street, on the left when traveling north.
Town lots for LaGrange were laid out by 1827 and the population of the town in 1830 was listed as 27. By 1850 there were 400 residents as the railroad attracted new businesses. The older frame buildings on the campus reflect the typical architecture . . . — — Map (db m223385) HM
On North 2nd Avenue at West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146), on the left when traveling north on North 2nd Avenue.
Road Warrior Sculpture — This sculpture represents Oldham County native and WWII veteran, Dr. E. Bruce Heilman (1926-2019). When Bruce Heilman turned 86 he circled the lower 48 states on his Marine issue Harley, traveling 9,200 miles to bring . . . — — Map (db m223387) HM
Near West Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146) west of North 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Rob Morris Educational Building – The Rob Morris Educational Building was constructed in 1880 as a Presbyterian church with land donated by Amanda Mount. Amanda's son, John, married Ruth Electa Morris, daughter of Rob and Charlotte Morris. Dr. . . . — — Map (db m223390) HM
On 1st Street (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those
who died in the
service of their country
that the spirit of
liberty and freedom
might live
Eternal rest
grant unto them,
O Lord
Leonard Brumback • Winslow Couch • Raymond Gehring • Louis S. Gibson
Virgil L. . . . — — Map (db m96040) WM
On Jefferson Street (Kentucky Route 146) west of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling west.
Taken from parts of Jefferson, Shelby, and Henry counties, it was the 74th formed.
Named for Col. William Oldham, native Virginian, officer in War of Revolution. Commanded regiment of Kentucky militia in ill-fated Indian campaign on Wabash . . . — — Map (db m61868) HM
On Main Street west of 1st Avenue (Kentucky Route 53), on the right when traveling west.
1827 - 1927
Upon the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the town of LaGrange as county seat of Oldham County Kentucky this stone is placed in honour of the founder William Berry Taylor of Spring Hill
Born 1768 - Died . . . — — Map (db m61894) HM
On Central Ave at Peace Lane, on the right when traveling west on Central Ave.
Annie Fellows Johnston
1863-1931
A celebrated author of children's fiction, she was best known for her "Little Colonel" novels. While visiting relatives in Pewee Valley, she met five-year-old Hattie Cochran and her grandfather, Col. Geo. . . . — — Map (db m104115) HM
Near Maple Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Cross Brook Drive.
"In this plot are buried 313 Confederate soldiers who were residents of the Kentucky
Confederate Home.
This home was purchased by the Southern people of the state. Furnished by the Kentucky
division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, . . . — — Map (db m174573) HM
On La Grange Road (Kentucky Route 146) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east on La Grange Road.
In burying ground 1 mile south, marked by granite obelisk, lie the remains of 313 soldiers who died while residents of the Kentucky Confederate home. The home was located on the high ground just northwest of here. It was used for CSA veterans, 1902 . . . — — Map (db m174490) HM
On La Grange Road (Kentucky Route 146), on the right when traveling south.
Setting of famous "Little Colonel" and other fictional portrayals of life in Pewee Valley by Annie Fellows Johnston. Her stately home, "The Beeches," 1/2 mile N.W. Most prominent town founder was Henry S. Smith, 1802-83. A trustee of the town, he . . . — — Map (db m205138) HM
On Westport Road (Kentucky Route 524) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on Westport Road.
First called Liberty, located on 1780 grant to Elijah Craig. Ferry operated here by Levi Boyer early as 1800 formed a link in route to Illinois country. Town became a port to the west -- Westport. In the steamboat era, the town was a thriving port . . . — — Map (db m42974) HM
On Westport Road (Kentucky Route 524) west of 4th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Westport Courthouse
First court session held here in 1828. In addition to indicting criminals and appointing justices of the peace, the court resolved sales, auctions, and escapes of enslaved people & settled disputes pertaining to slave . . . — — Map (db m174579) HM
