The History of Jeffersontown’s Postal Service For someone used to this age of modern technology and information in an instant, it may be hard to truly appreciate just how time-consuming...

A tribute to Reverend Thurmond Coleman, Sr. Photography Provided A giant of a man, with a deep, booming voice and jovial demeanor - that is the first impression Reverend Thurmond...

A History of Telephones in Jeffersontown Writer / Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum In this day and age, practically everyone owns a cell phone. In fact, most people would...

The Founding of Jeffersontown's Earliest Baseball Team Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum The population of Jeffersontown was about 350 in 1910. Local residents had a variety of...

Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a “poor farm” is “a farm maintained at public expense for the support and employment of needy persons.”...

Jeffersontown’s Old, Reliable Barbershop Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum William H. Martin was a prominent businessman in Jeffersontown. He originally operated a livery stable on the town...

How One of Jefferson County’s Busiest Intersections Got Its Start Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum Anyone who regularly travels around Jeffersontown knows to be prepared for a...

The Mansfield Players Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum It all began with a comment to her minister. In the winter of 1969-70, Betty Elswick, the Jeffersontown branch...

Dr. J. A. Bishop Took Care of J-Town Residents For Nearly 40 Years June 6, 1974, was a sad day for the residents of Jeffersontown. After 39 years of faithful...

Writer  /  Beth Wilder, Director Jeffersontown Historical Museum One of the most popular spots in Jeffersontown is the Free Public Library on Watterson Trail. It has long been part of...