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Jeffersontown, Kentucky

Jeffersontown is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States.
Population 28,474

Top Events in Jeffersontown History

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1773History
Farmers began to cultivate the rich land, which was surveyed by Thomas Bullitt in 1773 and John Floyd the next year.
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1794History
In 1794, Abraham Bruner purchased 122 acres (49 ha) of land.
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1966Architecture
== Economy == The Bluegrass Commerce Park (formerly known as The Bluegrass Research & Industrial Park) opened in 1966 and encompasses 600 acres (2.4 km2).
4
1989History
David (November 23, 1989).
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2003Government
When the Louisville Metro government was established in 2003, Jeffersontown chose to retain its status as an independent city.
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2010History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 26,595 people, 10,653 households, and 7,275 families residing in the city.
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2020Culture
In November 2020, the company announced its new global headquarters would be moved to the Three Ballpark Center at The Battery Atlanta.
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2024History
Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via newspapers.com.

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Historical Timeline

1773History
Farmers began to cultivate the rich land, which was surveyed by Thomas Bullitt in 1773 and John Floyd the next year.
1794History
In 1794, Abraham Bruner purchased 122 acres (49 ha) of land.
1966Architecture
== Economy == The Bluegrass Commerce Park (formerly known as The Bluegrass Research & Industrial Park) opened in 1966 and encompasses 600 acres (2.4 km2).
1989History
David (November 23, 1989).
2003Government
When the Louisville Metro government was established in 2003, Jeffersontown chose to retain its status as an independent city.
2010History
== Demographics == As of the census of 2010, there were 26,595 people, 10,653 households, and 7,275 families residing in the city.
2020Culture
In November 2020, the company announced its new global headquarters would be moved to the Three Ballpark Center at The Battery Atlanta.
2024History
Retrieved May 18, 2024 – via newspapers.com.

Did You Know?

1
Jeffersontown is located in the state of Kentucky.
2
Jeffersontown has a population of 28,474 residents.
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The population was 28,474 at the 2020 census.

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