Oldham County, Kentucky
La Grange Real Estate and Local Guide
La Grange is the county seat of Oldham County and part of the Louisville metropolitan area, known for its historic downtown and the CSX freight trains that run down the middle of Main Street. It was settled in 1827 and grew as a railroad and agricultural hub. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know La Grange best.
About the area
Living in La Grange, KY
Film director D.W. Griffith was born near La Grange in 1875 and always considered it his hometown.
The housing market
Homes in La Grange
- About 75% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 72% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $268,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes La Grange home
Trains on Main Street
Active CSX mainline track running down the center of Main Street, the only remaining street-running Main Street rail line in America
La Grange Railroad Museum
Museum in the original 1914 L&N depot with outdoor rolling stock and model railroad displays
Oldham County History Center
Local history museum at 106 N. Second Ave, one block west of Courthouse Square
La Grange Train Observation Tower
Downtown viewing tower on Main Street for watching trains pass through
Neighborhoods
La Grange areas to know
Central La Grange Historic District
Downtown district of more than 150 buildings dating from 1830-1938, on the National Register of Historic Places
Russell Court Historic District
Residential historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.