Douglass Hills, Kentucky
Douglass Hills is a city of 5,474 people in Jefferson County, Kentucky, founded in 1973.
Why visit Douglass Hills
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Xscape Theatres Blankenbaker 16, Bellevoir-Ormsby Village, Central State Hospital and Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Douglass Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Douglass Hills
Douglass Hills is a home rule-class city in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,456 as of the 2020 census, down from 5,484 during the 2010 census,.
From the Wikipedia article Douglass Hills, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Xscape Theatres Blankenbaker 16
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
12450 Sycamore Station Place, Louisville
Museums and landmarks15
Bellevoir-Ormsby Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Central State Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hospital in Kentucky, United States
Chenoweth Fort-Springhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States
Confederate Martyrs Monument in Jeffersontown
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Monument in Kentucky, United States of America
Hausgen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
James Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Anchorage, Kentucky, United States
Jeffersontown Colored School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic building in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, United States
Nash-McDonald House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Anchorage, Kentucky, NRHP-listed
Oxmoor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Estate in Louisville, Kentucky
Presbyterian Manse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Rectory in Anchorage, Kentucky
Robert May House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
House in Anchorage, Kentucky
Shallcross
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
Hardesty Park
Park · 0.9 mi
Additional parking can be found at the rear of the Trinity Presbyterian Church.
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes58
Cottage Cafe
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
11609 Main Street, Middletown
Tu-Sa 11:00-14:30; Su-Mo off
46 more on the map.
History
Douglass Hills was farmland from 1813 until the 1970s. Some of it was owned by James J. Douglas from 1896 until his death in 1917. Douglass Hills was incorporated in 1973 as the farmland was turned into subdivisions, originally under the name "Douglass Place".
From the History section of Douglass Hills, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Country Inn & Suites, Louisville East, KY
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
1241 Kentucky Mills Drive, Jeffersontown
Extended Stay America - Louisville - Alliant Avenue
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1650 Alliant Avenue, Jeffersontown
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1520 Alliant Avenue, Jeffersontown
Holiday Inn Louisville East - Hurstbourne
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1325 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Jeffersontown
Churches and places of worship15
Middletown United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Southeast Christian Church
Church · 0.7 mi
920 Blankenbaker Parkway, Middletown
HOUSE OF PRAYER CHURCH
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.0 mi
11001 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
740 Old Harrods Creek Road, Louisville
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.3 mi
600 Bellewood Road, Louisville
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
1000 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Hurstbourne
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.0 mi
10200 Shelbyville Road, Blue Ridge Manor
Covenant of Grace Fellowship Church
Church · 1.5 mi
1812 Laser Lane, Jeffersontown
Douglass Hills Church of Christ
Church · 0.4 mi
300 Burnsdale Road, Douglass Hills
Fellowship Louisville
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
11001 Bluegrass Parkway, Jeffersontown
Shopping9
Red Barn Antique & Art Emporium
Shop · 1.4 mi
12125 Old Shelbyville Road, Middletown
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Healthcare3
Passport Health Louisville Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
320 Whittington Parkway, Louisville
Map of Douglass Hills
177 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 38°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 48°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 60°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Louisville Bowman Fld (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Bowman Field (LOU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Jeffersontown 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Anchorage 2 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Lyndon 3 mi northwest, about 4 min by car
- Beechwood Village 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- St. Matthews 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Barbourmeade 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Coldstream 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Crestwood 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Jeffersonville 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Confederate Martyrs JTown 1, Bedford at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- BlackAcre Tyler House Rear View, Bpluke01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chenoweth springhouse, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Anchorage Presbyterian Manse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Oxmoor, Lester Jones, Public domain
- Shallcross, Anchorage, Nyttend, Public domain
- Nash-McDonald House, Nyttend, Public domain
- James Thompson House in Anchorage, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bellevoir Louisville KY Flickr, w.marsh on Flickr, CC BY 2.0
- Southeast Christian Church, local louisville, CC BY 2.0
- Beynroth House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henry Frank House in Middletown, Nyttend, Public domain
- BPO, Chance Mabonge, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Head House, Middletown, Nyttend, Public domain
- Mastashake in the studio 2022, Mastashake08, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of Middletown from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Middletown UMC, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Louisville and Eastern bridge over Floyd's Fork circa 1907, Interurban enjoyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Louisville and Eastern Share plaque, Interurban enjoyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Floyd's Fork L&E bridge 1934, Interurban enjoyer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Davis Tavern in Middletown, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jefferson Marders House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Middletown United Methodist Church, Lflora7916, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Bull House in Louisville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Arthur P. Stitzel House, Nyttend, Public domain
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