Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky Genealogy

Louisville is an important city in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Understanding the history, geography, demographics, religions, economy, culture, and etc. of the city where people lived can be very helpful in giving historical context to the lives of ancestors. It also helps narrow down which and what kinds of records to search.
 * Louisville, Kentucky (Wikipedia)


 * Louisville, Kentucky in the FamilySearch Catalog (FamilySearch)

Louisville was home to many German and Irish immigrants in the 19th century. Understanding their place in the economy, culture, and political scene helps us get a more accurate view of their lives.
 * Butchertown, Louisville, Kentucky (LivingPlaces)


 * The Know Nothing Party riots in Louisville (Wikipedia)

County histories on Jefferson County, Kentucky, can be helpful in learning about Louisville.
 * Collins' historical sketches of Kentucky: History of Kentucky https archive.org (free)

Additionally records to consider are military records (especially for the Civil War) and newspapers.