Indian Hills, Kentucky
| Indian Hills, Kentucky | |
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 Indian Hills, Kentucky
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| Coordinates: 38°16′41″N 85°39′35″W / 38.27806°N 85.65972°WCoordinates: 38°16′41″N 85°39′35″W / 38.27806°N 85.65972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1941 |
| Reincorporated | 1999 |
| Named for | a local farm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Land | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,882 |
| • Density | 1,459.5/sq mi (563.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| FIPS code | 21-39304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0494968 |
| Website | www.indianhillsky.org |
Indian Hills is a home rule-class city along the Ohio River in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,882 as of the 2000 U.S. census. Indian Hills and the neighboring cities of Mockingbird Valley and Glenview, as well as nearby Anchorage, have been considered the most prosperous suburbs of Louisville since the mid-20th century. It was among the highest-income places in the United States as of the 2000 U.S. census.
Indian Hills is located at 38°16′41″N 85°39′35″W / 38.27806°N 85.65972°W (38.278087, -85.659762). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) is land and 0.51% is water.
The muddy fork of Beargrass Creek runs through Indian Hills. The region is hilly karst with numerous rock outcroppings visible, and the area is densely forested. This terrain, along with the large house lots, have been mentioned as defining features of the community.
Over a third of the land is intentionally left undeveloped, mostly as woodlands. Ten areas were originally developed by the Olmsted Brothers landscaping firm, and other tracts have been donated to the city over the years. Most of the undeveloped land is located on Indian Hills Trail between Louisville Country Club and the Ohio River. Caperton Swamp Nature Preserve is also located in the city.
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