Rubbertown, Louisville

#253 among attractions in Louisville

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Rubbertown is a neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, located along the Ohio River. During World War II, it became the home of many industrial plants which remained after the war and led to its name. Its largest businesses include American Synthetic Rubber, Borden Chemical, DuPont Dow Elastomers, Noveon, Dow Chemical, and Zeon Chemicals. ()

Coordinates: 38°13'7"N, 85°50'12"W

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Rubbertown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Shawnee Golf Course.

3.8 miE
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
97 min walk • Churchill Downs, located in the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky, stands as an iconic landmark in the world of horse racing. This legendary racecourse, known for its rich history and tradition, is the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Derby, often referred to as "The...
3.7 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
94 min walk • The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
4 miE
Museum, Historical place, Specialty museum
The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Louisville
103 min walk • The St. James–Belgravia Historic District, within Old Louisville, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It comprises St. James Court and Belgravia Court. It is bordered to the north by Louisville's Central Park. The area was the site of the Southern Exposition and now hosts the St.
3.9 miN
38°16'24"N • 85°49'12"W
Shawnee Golf Course, Louisville
100 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
1.6 miN
Park
Chickasaw Park, Louisville
42 min walk • Chickasaw Park is a municipal park in Louisville, Kentucky's west end. It is fronted to the west by the Ohio River and by Southwestern Parkway to the east.
3.9 miNE
38°15'15"N • 85°46'47"W
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, Louisville
101 min walk • Museum, History museum, Event space
4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Holy Name, Louisville
103 min walk • Holy Name Church Rectory, Convent and School is a historic church at 2920 and 2914 S. 3rd Street and 2911 and 2921 S. 4th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1902 and added to the National Register in 1982.
3.4 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Church of Our Merciful Saviour, Louisville
87 min walk • The Church of Our Merciful Saviour in Louisville, Kentucky was established in 1891. The church is located at 473 South 11th Street in Louisville's near west end.
3.8 miNE
Church
St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Louisville
97 min walk • The former St. Anthony's Catholic Church is a redbrick historic Roman Catholic steepled church complex located at 2222-2238 West Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky. Designed by noted local architect William H. Redin in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, it was built in 1887.
2.7 miE
Church
St. George's Roman Catholic Church, Louisville
68 min walk • St George's Roman Catholic Church is located in Louisville, Kentucky and is a Neo-Baroque church constructed in 1915. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and the listing was increased in 1996.
2.6 miNE
Church, Queen Anne architecture
Parkland Evangelical Church, Louisville
68 min walk • Parkland Evangelical Church, also known as Greater Good Hope Baptist Church, is a historic church at 1102 S. 26th Street in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1915 and added to the National Register in 1983.