St. Matthews was named after its first church, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, which was located on Saint Matthews Ave. according to the records of Gayle Pressman. Its residential development boomed after the devastating flood in 1937. Most of the area sits on high ground unlike Louisville downtown area which borders the Ohio River. The president of the Bear-grass Saint Matthews Historical Society once said, "St. Matthews is an all-American city. This is a closely knit community, where the ideals of home, church and community still come first, as they did with the original colonial settlers."-Courier-Journal Publication
Today St. Matthews is a premier area of Louisville that includes The Mall of St. Matthews and The Oxmoor Mall. It is known as Louisville's largest shopping district. Not only do you find desirable well known retail shopping here, you also have great local boutiques and restaurants.
The area is extremely popular when it comes to housing. It is known for strong resale and historic charm. It has one of Louisville's highest appreciation. Some of the main thoroughfares are Lexington Road, Shelbyville Road, Cannons Lane, and Breckenridge Lane. Interstate 64 runs through the heart of the area and Interstate 264 provides quick access to the shopping district.
Trinity High School is a private Catholic school that resides in St. Matthews and is known for its excellence in academics and athletics.
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