Once our area thundered with the sounds of horses' hooves. Crowds of people called their favorite horses on to victory. Our city of Woodlawn Park was the site of the world famous Woodlawn Race Course!
The earliest history of the area is rather vague. A Jefferson County land grants map shows the Woodlawn Park included in a grant to Col. William Christian, I.W. Blagg and William Bradley dated June 7, 1774; also, however, it has been said to have been given to a Col. Grey by the king of England. Col. Grey is said to have lost it by gambling.
The property later was purchased by several gentlemen, who started Woodlawn Race Course and the Woodlawn Association in 1858. They subscribed for a total of 50,000 in stock. Read More...
The switch from Old Westport Road to the newly built and paved Westport Road began today Tuesday 11-03-09 at approximately 1:00PM. The Stop Signs are up at our intersections, and the... more
At our last City Council Meeting Councilman Greg Claypool brought up an item that our citizens should be made aware of. As everyone can see the widening of Westport Road is... more
On September 24, 2009 Ken Fleming held a Town Hall Forum at Christ Church United Methodist Church. Below are the three items discussed: 1. Represenatives from Saint Matthews Area Ministries... more
