National Register of Historic Places

Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation)

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Listed
June 29, 1976
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
76000902

About this property

The Cherokee Triangle is a historic neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, known for its large homes displaying an eclectic mix of architectural styles. Its boundaries are Bardstown Road to the southwest, Cherokee Park and Eastern Parkway to the southeast, and Cave Hill Cemetery to the north, and is considered a part of a larger area of Louisville called The Highlands. It is named for nearby Cherokee Park, a 409 acres (1.7 km2) park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of New York's Central Park.

Location

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
38.23984, -85.71382

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Highlands Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.1 mi
Steam Engine Company No. 22
Industrial
0.4 mi
Castleman, John B., Monument (Additional Documentation)
Listed
0.4 mi
Cave Hill Cemetery
Industrial
0.5 mi
Engelhard House
Industrial
0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid into Indiana
1863Civil War
4.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation)?

Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation)?

The period of significance for Cherokee Triangle Area Residential District (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the listed era.

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