Jacobs, Louisville

#275 among attractions in Louisville

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Jacobs is a neighborhood on the south side of Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. Its boundaries are Berry Boulevard to the north, Taylor Boulevard to the east, the I-264 to the south, and Seventh Street to the west. It was developed as Jacob's Addition in 1892 after the opening of nearby Jacob's Park and named for four-time Louisville mayor Charles Donald Jacob. The area housed a veteran's hospital, Nichols General Hospital, until 1952. The area includes Manslick Cemetery, a burial ground for indigents started in the 1870s, and Watterson Lake Park. ()

Coordinates: 38°11'31"N, 85°47'28"W

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South Side (Jacobs)Louisville United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, South Louisville Reformed Church, Taylor-Berry.

1.4 miNE
Legendary horse-racing track
Churchill Downs, Louisville
35 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...
1.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville
37 min walk • The Kentucky Derby Museum is an American Thoroughbred horse racing museum located on the grounds of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
1.1 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
South Louisville Reformed Church, Louisville
28 min walk • South Louisville Reformed Church is a historic church at 1060 Lynnhurst Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built in 1908 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a frame Gothic Revival style church.
1.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Taylor-Berry, Louisville
30 min walk • Taylor-Berry is a neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Its boundaries are Taylor Boulevard to the east, Berry Boulevard to the south, Seventh Street Road to the west, and Algonquin Parkway to the north.