Oldham County, Administrative county in northern Kentucky, United States.
Oldham County is an administrative area in northern Kentucky that uses the Ohio River as a natural boundary with Indiana. The region contains small towns, open farmland, and wooded areas that spread across rolling hills and river valleys.
The administrative unit formed in December 1823 from parts of Henry, Jefferson, and Shelby counties. The name honors Colonel William Oldham, an officer from the Revolutionary War who served in the region.
The Kenwood Road Planning Study represents the county's commitment to infrastructure development, connecting major routes KY 329B and KY 146 for community benefit.
La Grange serves as the seat of local government and offers the main administrative services for residents. Visitors will find public offices and information for navigating the area there.
North Oldham High School maintains excellence in education, contributing to the county's status as Kentucky's most affluent region with superior academic standards.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: December 15, 1823
Capital city: La Grange
Shares border with: Clark County, Trimble County, Henry County, Shelby County, Jefferson County
Website: https://oldhamcountyky.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.40000,-85.44000
Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:55
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