Woodlawn Park, KY
| Woodlawn Park, Kentucky | |
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| City | |
 Location of Woodlawn Park in Jefferson County, Kentucky | |
  Woodlawn Park
Location within the state of Kentucky
 Woodlawn Park
Woodlawn Park (the US)
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| Coordinates: 38°15′41″N 85°37′59″W / 38.26139°N 85.63306°WCoordinates: 38°15′41″N 85°37′59″W / 38.26139°N 85.63306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 942 |
| • Estimate (2016) | 978 |
| • Density | 3,889/sq mi (1,501.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP Code | 40207 |
| FIPS code | 21-84576 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0507109 |
| Website |
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Woodlawn Park is a home rule-class city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 942 at the 2010 census, down from 1,033 at the 2000 census.
Woodlawn Park lies on the site of the former Woodlawn Race Course, which opened in 1859 and drew national attention. The course closed after the Civil War. R. A. Alexander, noted breeder, was a major figure in buying estate for the National Racing Association. He contracted with Tiffany's to design the Woodlawn Vase, used in 1861 and 1862. It was buried for safety during the war. The vase is now the winner's trophy at the Preakness Stakes, where a replica is given each year.
Woodlawn Park was incorporated March 10, 1955.
Woodlawn Park is located in northeastern Jefferson County at 38°15′41″N 85°37′59″W / 38.26139°N 85.63306°W (38.261446, -85.632950). It is bordered to the north by Windy Hills, to the west by St. Matthews, to the south by Beechwood Village, and to the east by consolidated Louisville/Jefferson County.
Interstate 264 runs just east of the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodlawn Park has a total area of 0.24 square miles (0.63 km2), all land.
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