La Grange, Kentucky
| La Grange, Kentucky | |
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Downtown La Grange
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 Location of La Grange, Kentucky |
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| Coordinates: 38°24′24″N 85°22′46″W / 38.40667°N 85.37944°WCoordinates: 38°24′24″N 85°22′46″W / 38.40667°N 85.37944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Oldham |
| Incorporated | January 23, 1840 |
| Named for | Lafayette's French estate |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Paul "Joe" Davenport |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.14 sq mi (18.50 km2) |
| • Land | 7.06 sq mi (18.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 8,082 |
| • Density | 1,131.4/sq mi (436.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes | 40031–40032 |
| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-43480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0495884 |
| Website | www |
La Grange is a home rule-class city in Oldham County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 8,082 at the time of the 2010 U.S. census. It is the seat of its county.
La Grange was founded in 1827 when the Oldham county seat was relocated from Westport at the suggestion of Maj. William Berry Taylor. The new town was named for Château de la Grange-Bléneau, the French country estate of Gilbert du Motier, the American Revolutionary hero better known as the Marquis de Lafayette, who had visited the area in 1824. For unknown reasons, the county seat returned to Westport from 1828 to 1838 before settling at La Grange. The city was formally incorporated by the state legislature on January 23, 1840.
The La Grange Little League team participated in the 2011 Little League World Series.
An unusual feature of La Grange is the CSX Transportation mainline on Main Street. The only other American city to have a street running mainline track is Oakland, California.
The La Grange historic district contains numerous small businesses such as shops, eateries, and art galleries.
Discover Downtown La Grange is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting business, history, and community in the city.
La Grange hosts a Farmers and Artisan Market, a Kentucky Proud Market, where locally-made items are sold. The market is open from mid-May through late October.
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