Poplar Hills, Louisville

#137 among attractions in Louisville

Area

Map

Facts and practical information

Poplar Hills is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. A part of the Louisville Metro government, it is Kentucky's only city with a majority African-American population. The population was 362 at the 2010 census. It currently has the highest population density for any city in Kentucky, and is the only Kentucky city that is on the highest population densities of American cities list. It currently ranks 19th on the list, and has the second-lowest population for any city on that list. It is tied with Mobile City, Texas, as the smallest city by total area on the list. ()

Alternative names: Area: 16.32 acres (0.0255 mi²)Coordinates: 38°10'39"N, 85°41'35"W

Address

South Side (Newburg)Louisville United States

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Louisville

Day trips

Poplar Hills – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Louisville Zoo, Jefferson Mall, Louisville Mega Cavern, Alpine Ice Arena.

2.1 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Louisville Zoo, Louisville
53 min walk • The Louisville Zoo, a verdant oasis nestled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, is a celebrated destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This zoological garden provides a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in a setting...
2.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jefferson Mall, Louisville
72 min walk • Jefferson Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Louisville, Kentucky, the largest city in Kentucky. The mall is located near the intersection of Interstate 65 and Outer Loop in southern Louisville.
1.8 miN
Natural attraction, Historical place, Cave
Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville
45 min walk • The Mega Cavern is a former limestone mine in Louisville, Kentucky. The cave stretches under parts of the Watterson Expressway and the Louisville Zoo. Due to its support structures, it is classified as a building and is the largest building in Kentucky.
2.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Alpine Ice Arena, Louisville
56 min walk • Alpine Ice Arena is an arena and recreational sport facility in Louisville, Kentucky, operating since 1961. It features ice for hockey, figure skating, and open skating.
2.9 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Farmington, Louisville
74 min walk • Farmington, an 18-acre historic site in Louisville, Kentucky, was once the center of a hemp plantation owned by John and Lucy Speed. The 14-room, Federal-style brick plantation house was possibly based on a design by Thomas Jefferson and has several Jeffersonian architectural features.
2.4 miN
Park
Joe Creason Park, Louisville
62 min walk • Joe Creason Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Located in the Poplar Level neighborhood, it is in roughly the central portion of the city.
2.4 miNW
Park
Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve, Louisville
62 min walk • Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve is a 41-acre nature preserve located in the Jefferson County of Louisville, Kentucky's Poplar Level neighborhood, in roughly the central portion of the city.
1.7 miN
38°12'3"N • 85°42'7"W
Cyril Allgeier Community Center, Louisville
43 min walk • Park
3 miN
Neighbourhood
Belknap, Louisville
76 min walk • Belknap is an urban neighborhood three and a half miles east of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The neighborhood is bound by Bardstown Road, Douglass Boulevard, Dundee Road and Newburg Road.
2.9 miS
Neighbourhood
Okolona, Louisville
74 min walk • Okolona is a former census-designated place in southern Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is centered on the intersection of Preston Highway and the Outer Loop. The population was 17,807 at the 2000 census.
2.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Buechel, Louisville
65 min walk • Buechel is a former census-designated place in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 7,272 at the 2000 census.