Okolona, Louisville

#244 among attractions in Louisville

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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. When the government of Jefferson County merged with the city of Louisville, Kentucky in 2003, residents of Okolona also became citizens of Louisville Metro. As a result, Okolona is said to be a neighborhood within the city limits of Louisville. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°8'13"N, 85°40'54"W

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South Side (Okolona)Louisville United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Louisville Zoo, Jefferson Mall, Louisville Mega Cavern, Little Loomhouse.

4.9 miN
Zoo, Park, Outdoor activities
Louisville Zoo, Louisville
126 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...
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Jefferson Mall, Louisville
16 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.
4.6 miN
Natural attraction, Historical place, Cave
Louisville Mega Cavern, Louisville
118 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.
5 miW
Museum, Historical place
Little Loomhouse, Louisville
129 min walk • The Little Loomhouse is a place on the National Register of Historic Places in the Kenwood Hill neighborhood on the south side of Louisville, Kentucky.
4.9 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Alpine Ice Arena, Louisville
125 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.
3.5 miE
Church
Highview Baptist Church, Louisville
90 min walk • Highview Baptist Church is a multi-site megachurch based in Louisville, Kentucky. It is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Convention. Aaron Harvie is currently the church's senior pastor.
2.9 miE
Church
Pennsylvania Run Presbyterian Church, Louisville
75 min walk • Pennsylvania Run Presbyterian Church is a historic church near Okolona, Kentucky. It was built in 1840 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It was then named Smyrna Missionary Baptist Church. The church was organized in 1799.
2.9 miN
Area
Poplar Hills, Louisville
74 min walk • 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.
2.2 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cooper Memorial Church, Louisville
56 min walk • Cooper Memorial Church is a historic church at 9900 Cooper Church Drive in Okolona, Kentucky, United States. It was built in 1896 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
4.5 miN
38°12'3"N • 85°42'7"W
Cyril Allgeier Community Center, Louisville
116 min walk • Park
3.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Highview, Louisville
81 min walk • Highview is a former census-designated place in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 15,161 at the 2000 census.

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How to get to Okolona by public transport?

The nearest stations to Okolona:

Bus

Preston / Lambert • Lines: 45XNorthBroadway, 45XNorthMain, 45XSouth (6 min walk)