The history of Louisville, Kentucky, dates back to the late 18th century, when the area was first populated by Europeans. Before that, the region had been depopulated due to the Beaver War of the 17th century and there were no permanent Native American settlements in the area. The geography and location of the area on the Ohio River attracted people from early times, and it was used as a hunting ground by northern Shawnee and southern Cherokee. The city was founded in 1780 and was named Louisville after King Louis XVI of France. That year it received an influx of 301 settlers.
Oxmoor is a rare historic site where the original homes of slaves, as well as other agricultural dependencies, are still preserved. On the downside, in the early morning hours of February 13, 1981, explosions occurred in the sewers in the southern part of the old town of Louisville and near the University of Louisville. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company (L&N) was founded in 1850 by James Guthrie, who also participated in the founding of the University of Louisville. In 1988, the Louisville Falls fountain, the tallest computerized fountain in the world, began operating on the Ohio River in Louisville. The days of the frontier quickly faded away, log houses and forts began to disappear, and Louisville published its first newspaper, the Louisville Gazette, in 1807, its first theater in 1808, and the first building dedicated to a church in 1809. Throughout its history, Louisville has been profoundly impacted by laws that have been passed over time.
From its founding to present day, laws have been enacted that have had a direct effect on how historical sites are preserved and developed. In 1780, when Louisville was established, it was part of Kentucky County, Virginia. This meant that Virginia laws applied to Louisville at this time. One law that had a major influence on Louisville's development was Virginia's Land Ordinance of 1785. This ordinance allowed for land to be surveyed and divided into townships and sections for sale to settlers.
This enabled more organized development of land in Louisville and helped spur growth in population and industry. In 1850, when James Guthrie founded the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company (L&N), he was able to do so thanks to laws passed by Congress that allowed for private companies to build railroads across state lines. This law allowed for increased transportation options for people living in Louisville and helped spur economic growth. In 1988, when the Louisville Falls fountain began operating on the Ohio River in Louisville, it was made possible thanks to laws passed by Congress that allowed for public works projects such as this one to be funded by federal money. This law allowed for increased recreational opportunities for people living in Louisville. Finally, laws passed by Congress have also had a major impact on how historical sites are preserved and developed in Louisville. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 established a system for identifying and protecting historic sites across America.
This law has enabled many historical sites in Louisville to be preserved and protected from development. Overall, laws have had a tremendous impact on how historical sites are developed and preserved in Louisville over time. From its founding to present day, laws have been passed that have had a direct effect on how historical sites are preserved and developed.