Louisville, Kentucky

About

Louisville is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 597,337 and a population density of 3,479 people per km². After 4 years in 2014 city had an estimated population of 760,026 inhabitants.

The city was created 246 years ago in 1777.

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and serves as the county seat of Jefferson County. As of July 29, 2023, its estimated population is 633,394 residents. Here are some key facts about Louisville:

History

Louisville was founded in 1778 at the Falls of the Ohio River. It emerged as a shipping port and major commercial center in the 1800s for steamboats and railroads.

Geography

Louisville is situated along the Ohio River in north central Kentucky. It has a humid subtropical climate and four distinct seasons.

Economy

Major companies based in Louisville include Humana, Yum! Brands, and Brown-Forman. Key industries include healthcare, logistics, food and beverage, and manufacturing.

Culture & Entertainment

Louisville is known for the Kentucky Derby horse race and baseball’s Louisville Slugger museum. It has a renowned restaurant scene specializing in Kentucky bourbon and cuisine.

Population

Louisville has a diverse population including significant African American, Hispanic/Latino and international immigrant communities. It is Kentucky's largest and most cosmopolitan city.

In summary, Louisville combines Southern charm and hospitality with a global outlook and thriving economic opportunities as Kentucky's primary cultural, educational, and economic center.

Quick Facts about Louisville

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Geography

Louisville is located at 38°15'15"N 85°45'34"W (38.2542400, -85.7594100).

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People born in Louisville, including mathematician, computer scientist, science fiction author and philosopher Rudy Rucker, ninth vice president of the United States Richard Mentor Johnson, jazz and blues singer Helen Humes, .

List

• James Kottak (American musician) he was born in 26/12/1962
• Danny Sullivan (American racecar driver) he was born in 09/03/1950
• Frank O'Bannon (American politician (1930-2003)) he was born in 30/01/1930
• Larry Birkhead (American photographer) he was born in 22/01/1973
• Billy Gilbert (American comedian and actor) he was born in 12/09/1894
• Abraham Flexner (American educator) he was born in 13/11/1866
• Hunter S. Thompson (American journalist and author (1937-2005)) he was born in 18/07/1937
• Irene Dunne (American actress) she was born in 20/12/1898
• Jennifer Carpenter (American actress) she was born in 07/12/1979
• Sean Young (Actress) she was born in 20/11/1959
• Sue Grafton (American writer (1940-2017)) she was born in 24/04/1940
• Mary T. Meagher (American swimmer, Olympic gold medalist, former world record-holder) she was born in 27/10/1964
• John Alagía (American record producer) he was born in 01/01/2000
• Vonda N. McIntyre (science fiction writer from United States of America (1948-2019)) she was born in 28/08/1948
• Alexandria Mills (Miss World 2010) she was born in 26/02/1992
• Robert Bingham (American writer) he was born in 14/03/1966
• Sarah Wright (American actress) she was born in 28/09/1983
• Telma Hopkins (Actress and singer) she was born in 28/10/1948

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