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About
The Jefferson is an event venue at 715 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130. It is in Clark County, about 7 miles from Louisville.
- Address
- 715 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- Phone
- (502) 694-6464
- County
- Clark County
- Highways
- I-65
- Distance
- about 7 miles from Louisville (straight line)
About Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville is a city in Clark County, Indiana, located along the Ohio River just north of Louisville, Kentucky. Founded around Fort Finney in 1786 and named after Thomas Jefferson in 1801, it became the county seat in 1802. The city is known for its steamboat heritage and its important role in the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, Jeffersonville was a key Union supply and troop center, hosting facilities like Camp Joe Holt and Jefferson General Hospital. Visitors can explore landmarks such as the historic Carnegie Library. Jeffersonville is accessible via Interstate 65 and several railroads. Nearby cities include Louisville, just seven miles south, making it easy to combine visits to both locations.
Getting there
- Highways
- I-65
- Rail and air
- Served by multiple railroads including the Jeffersonville Railroad and Ohio and Mississippi Railway
- Nearest city
- Louisville, Kentucky
Around Jeffersonville
- Carnegie Library: A beaux arts copper-domed building opened in 1905, designed by Arthur Loomis, and rebuilt after the 1937 flood.
- Camp Joe Holt: A Civil War military camp and hospital located in Jeffersonville.
- Jefferson General Hospital: One of the largest Civil War hospitals, operational from 1864 to 1866.
- Warder Park: Location of the Carnegie Library cornerstone and a local landmark.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Jefferson located?
- The Jefferson is at 715 W Riverside Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, in Clark County.
- How do I get to The Jefferson?
- Jeffersonville is served by I-65. It is about 7 miles from Louisville.
- What is there to see in Jeffersonville?
- Places to see in Jeffersonville include Carnegie Library, Camp Joe Holt, Jefferson General Hospital, Warder Park.
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