Famous for his pre-sound era epics, famous director auteur, D.W. Griffith, was born in the area near Buckner, Kentucky. Moving here you might just find an epic experience yourself, but very likely with sound instead of title cards.
Just off Interstate Highway 71, Buckner, Kentucky with a population of 5837 as of the 2010 census
View Buckner City GuideFamous for his pre-sound era epics, famous director auteur, D.W. Griffith, was born in the area near Buckner, Kentucky. Moving here you might just find an epic experience yourself, but very likely with sound instead of title cards.
Just off Interstate Highway 71, Buckner, Kentucky with a population of 5837 as of the 2010 census
Famous for his pre-sound era epics, famous director auteur, D.W. Griffith, was born in the area near Buckner, Kentucky. Moving here you might just find an epic experience yourself, but very likely with sound instead of title cards.
Just off Interstate Highway 71, Buckner, Kentucky with a population of 5837 as of the 2010 census. Located in Oldham County, it is a census designated place adjacent to La Grange. It is just twenty five minutes from Louisville, with all the major amenities of city life. La Grange is the county seat of Oldham County.
Expect hot, humid summers and mild, rainy winters in this part of Kentucky. You will also find a low rate of vacancy, so start your search for a house to rent early - say thirty days. Rental housing is available, you just have to look for it, including pet-friendly apartments and apartment complexes.
Look for your new home by driving through this green neighborhood, with rolling and lush terrain, and by reading the rental listings online and in The Oldham Era, the local paper for the La Grange area.
You can search for a rental any time of year, but bring your ID and W2s, rental history information, and bank statements with you as a landlord may very well ask for these items.
Buckner is too small of a town to have defined neighborhoods, but there is one geographical feature that defines an area of town.
Harrods Stream: You'll find pretty Harrods Stream running through Buckner, and the Sleepy Hollow Golf Course at its center.Buckner is a rural neighborhood based on population density, with mostly medium to large single family homes and smaller apartment buildings. Most of the real estate was built between 1970 and the present. While both renters and owners live here, owners predominate. Cedar Court is one apartment complex you may want to check for vacancies.
You'll need your own car in Buckner, as over 90% of residents drive to work. Commute time is short, however, no more than 15 to 30 minutes on average each way. Buckner's peaceful, rural feeling is well-matched by the small town feel of adjacent, downtown La Grange, where you'll find most of your services from retail shops to dining and entertainment.
In fact, the La Grange historic district holds many small businesses from art galleries to local stores and restaurants. You'll find plenty of diverse dining choices, from Karen's Book Barn and Java Stop to Rails, a restaurant and lounge offering locally sourced American cuisine and liquors, or the Red Pepper Deli, a popular spot for lunch time diners.
Want to cook yourself? There's a Farmers and Artisan Market so you can find excellent organic produce and locally-made products from May to October, if dining in is your thing.
The downtown area is bisected by a freight line that runs right through the center of Main Street, up to 30 trains a day. Train buffs gather to watch the passing. Visitors flock to the charming downtown area, where events such as a progressive tea party, and a "chocolate crawl" - like a pub crawl only sweeter - take place. In July, Oldham County Days is a great excuse for a parade, crafts, and games. The Arts Association of Oldham holds an art fair in June that draws visitors nationwide to Arts on the Green.
For 11 years, a ghost tour has been held every September, offering Spooktacular entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Bluegrass lovers - enjoy the sounds of delightful twang right here in the blue grasses of Kentucky. The La Grange Railroad Festival, which began in 2010, is a Discover Downtown La Grange project celebrating the town's railroad legacy and blue grass music with artists culled from the region and nationwide.
Holiday shopping walks and a town holiday lights display make winter months festive.
It seems as if there are always festivals and fun in the area around Buckner, and there's plenty of green space too, for quiet moments. Lake Lotawata is one such place in the heart of Buckner. Also nearby is Foxhollow Farm, a bio-dynamic community that offers hands-on learning along with its grass-fed beef and organic produce. Welcoming visitors, the farm allows a glimpse at a working farm.
