Oldham County KY Relocation Guide
Moving to Louisville, KY? I encourage you to take a minute and consider Oldham County, KY. Oldham County is located northeast of Louisville, KY (Jefferson County). It is a destination for many people who are moving in to the Louisville area. Oldham County is a short commute back to Louisville for work, shopping and entertainment. Depending on where you are, it is only a 15-20 minute trip back to Louisville. Sometimes quicker than driving from one end of Louisville to the other. Oldham County offers small town living with larger city amenities at its back door.
Towns in Oldham County include Crestwood, Propsect, Buckner, Goshen, LaGrange , Pewee Valley and Westport.
Oldham County is known for being a leader in Education throughout the state. Year after year, Oldham County Schools individually and as a whole rank at the top for the entire state. The strength of the school system is a big reason Oldham County is the first place people look when they are moving to the Louisville, KY area.
Here you will find information you will need to know to make an informed decision about where to live in Oldham County. You will find information the Schools, Housing and things to do in Oldham County. Also, practical information on setting up Utilities, getting a Driver's License and tags for you vehicle that will help you move go as smooth as possible.
Also, if there is information you need, you can drop it in the box at the bottom of the page or Send Me an Email, and I will get you answers.
Towns in Oldham County include Crestwood, Propsect, Buckner, Goshen, LaGrange , Pewee Valley and Westport.
Oldham County is known for being a leader in Education throughout the state. Year after year, Oldham County Schools individually and as a whole rank at the top for the entire state. The strength of the school system is a big reason Oldham County is the first place people look when they are moving to the Louisville, KY area.
Here you will find information you will need to know to make an informed decision about where to live in Oldham County. You will find information the Schools, Housing and things to do in Oldham County. Also, practical information on setting up Utilities, getting a Driver's License and tags for you vehicle that will help you move go as smooth as possible.
Also, if there is information you need, you can drop it in the box at the bottom of the page or Send Me an Email, and I will get you answers.
Oldham County Schools Make Up Days
The Board of Education has voted on the four remaining make-up days:
*February 16, 2009, which was originally intended to be a staff development day,
*May 19, 2009, which was reserved for a Kentucky election,
They have also extended the school year to June 5th.
*February 16, 2009, which was originally intended to be a staff development day,
*May 19, 2009, which was reserved for a Kentucky election,
They have also extended the school year to June 5th.
Featured Neighborhood of the Week
Paramont Estates in Prospect KY
Today's featured neighborhood is Paramont Estates in Prospect, KY.It is a beautiful neighborhood with much to offer its residents. Paramont has a 15 arce lake that offers fishing and recreational boating. Some of the homes back up to the lake and offer dramatic views. It also has a clubhouse with a a large great room with an open fireplace and private bar area. There is also an indoor junior olympic sized pool, saunnas, whirlpool and sundeck overlooking the lake. Paramont Estates also has tennis courts, 2 raquetball courts, a fitness center and snack bar. The annual assessment for the home owner's association is around $1500 per year.
Paramont Estates (Oldham)
Homes Sizes 4000-7000 sqf
Price Range $600's to $900's
Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis
Homes for Sale in Paramount
Homes for Sale in Paramont Estates
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All about Oldham County
- Oldham County Schools Make Up Days
- Featured Neighborhood of the Week
- 2008 Ryder Cup Valhalla Apparel
- Prospect, KY
- Goshen KY
- Crestwood KY
- Buckner, KY
- When will we get to Oldham County?
- New YouTube vids
- Lagrange, KY
- Helpful Links and Phone Numbers In Oldham County
- Coming to Oldham County? Need a place to stay?
- For your Trip to Oldham County
- What is your favorite town in Oldham County?
- What is happening in and around Oldham County KY
- New Flickr Photos
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Prospect, KY
Prospect Ky is located in both Jefferson and Oldham Counties. It is a destination for many people moving to the area due to its award winning school systems and short commute to Louisville. If you are looking for a neighborhood with a swimming pool, tennis courts, clubhouse, country club and golf, there are a few to choose from in Propsect.For information on Homes for Sale in Prospect, School Info and Community Contacts, go to Prospect, KY
Goshen KY
From Prospect continue north on Hwy 42 and the next town you get to in Oldham County is Goshen.Goshen is a wonderful town that has newer communities carefully thought out and planned so they do not take away from the beautiful horse farms in the area. Not going to find a Walmart or Starbucks, just great houses, great schools and a quiet place to live. But don't worry, just a short communte back to anything and everything Louisville has to offer.
To find out more about Neighborhoods in Goshen, Schools in Goshen and info that will help with your move, go to Goshen.
Crestwood KY
Quick Introduction
Crestwood was recently ranked 52nd overall on a survey for The Best Places to Live, by CNNMoney.comCrestwood is a very quick trip back to all the shopping and medical facilities in Louisville, like the recently developed Summit, Springhurst and Old Brownsboro Crossing. Each of these are less than a few miles from the Gene Snyder Freeway and house stores such as Costco, Kroger, Target, Barnes and Noble, Starbucks, Old Navy, Dicks Sporting Goods, Office Depot, Home Depot, OfficeMax and the list goes on and on.
Oldham County is one of the top ranked school systems in the state. In Crestwood, the South Oldham Campus has Camden Station Elementary, South Oldham Middle and South Oldham High. Just down the road is the newest school in Crestwood, Kenwood Elementary and across the railroad tracks, the oldest school in Crestwood is getting a huge update and makeover, Crestwood Elementary.
To get a better rundown on each school, the different neighborhoods and things to do and places to eat in Crestwood, go to More about Crestwood
Buckner, KY
Buckner is a few more miles down I-71 from Crestwood.It is smaller, but there is a lot happening in this not so large town. I call everything between exits 17 and 18 on I-71, the Buckner area even though much of it has Lagrange addresses.
For info on schools, golf, the Aquatic Center, Oldham County Country Club, Neighborhoods and dining in Buckner, click on Buckner, KY
When will we get to Oldham County?
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Around Oldham County
Don't be in too big a hurry in LaGrange, Trains run up and down Main Street, right in front of shops and restaurants.
Lagrange, KY
As you are taking the tour of Oldham County, just head on up I-71 to exit 22 and you will find LaGrange, KY .LaGrange is a mix of Newer Neighborhoods, Horse Communities, like L'Esprit, and an older downtown residential and commercial district that will remind you of times gone by. My family enjoys going to the farmers market every Saturday during the summer on the Courthouse Lawn. There is a train track that goes down main street, right in front of the local restaurants and shops, See a video of Trains on Main.
Oldham County High School Cribs
See what is happening at High Schools in Oldham County
Helpful Links and Phone Numbers In Oldham County
Oldham County Schools Oldham County YMCA
Drivers License
School Finder by Street Name
Oldham County Pediatrics
Get License Tags for Your Car, Truck or Boat
UTILITIES
Louisville Gas and Electric
Residential Service
(502) 589-1444
Outside Louisville
(800) 331-7370
Louisville Water Company
Customer Service (Louisville, Jefferson County and Bullitt County Customers)
(502) 583-6610
Oldham County Water District
Our office is located at:
3707 W. Hwy 146
Buckner, KY
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 51
Buckner, KY 40010
You can apply for service by calling 502.222.1690
CABLE/INTERNET/PHONE
Insight Cable, Phone and High Speed Internet
Contact Tom Kandul at 502-664-6308 for special discounts
GARBAGE PICKUP
Check with your city or home owner's association to see if trash pick up is in cluded in your taxes or HOA dues. Also, some neighborhoods are contracted with preferred providers for Trash pick up.
1. Industrial Disposal 502-638-9000
2. Waste Management 502-969-2355
3. Rumpke 502-568-3800
Coming to Oldham County? Need a place to stay?
Would offer you a spot at our house, but with 4 kids it would be tight
So, check out these deals on hotels in Oldham County and East Jefferson County (Louisville). If you are looking at houses in Oldham and want to see some sights in Louisville, I would think about staying on the East/Northeast side of Louisville. It would be a good in between point.
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beachbum_gabby wrote...
What a nice place and simple living. Thanks for sharing!
Posted August 17, 2008
garywgoldstein wrote...
I miss living in the country, what a simple way of life. Thanks for sharing about your place.
Posted July 25, 2008
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Really nice job! I always love to read about new places. 5*
Posted June 19, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...
My husband and I are looking to move to a small town when we retire (I grew up on a farm and am tired of the traffic and crowds). We checked out several towns in SC and NC but plan on expanding our search. Kentucky is a possibility.
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