The Oldham Era, KY

The Oldham Era is the local community newspaper for Oldham County. Each week, readers find local government news, school news, sports, obituaries, advertising and other vital information regarding Oldham County. 

Sitting just east of the largest county in the state, Oldham County has been called a bedroom community of Louisville. Its premium location has been a draw to hundreds of professionals who work in the city, but Oldham County isn't just an extension of Louisville. It has a rich beauty and character, distinctly its own.

Its 190 square miles is steeped in rural tradition, multi-generation family history, cultural diversity, and political and artistic interests. It is home to farmers, small town families, shop owners, factory workers, artists and executives.

As in most communities, the friendly people make the difference. They say hello to strangers as they pass on the sidewalks. It's always a delight to newcomers to find that folks know other folks, or other folks' families from way back. They went to the same school or church. They grew up in the same town. Stories about interesting characters and events are still told in the town centers and small diners and shops. Some family names stand out for their familiarity or community service throughout generations, and some have ancestors who settled here from Switzerland, England, Germany and Ireland in the 18th century.

The geography is as diverse as its people. The booming population is clustered around the larger cities of La Grange, Crestwood, Pewee Valley, Goshen and Prospect. Each one has its own distinct personality.