St. Matthews: Community & Culture
On the community map of St. Matthews: 1 library.
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | MIDDLETOWN BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,022,457,332 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 200 NORTH JUNEAU DRIVE, LOUISVILLE KY 40243 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.6 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 605 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (6)
Blankenbaker Station
Brown, James, House
Brown, Theodore, House
Chenoweth House
Lewis, Dr. John, House
Taylor, Zachary, National Cemetery
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 76 |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | JEFFERSONTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=St. Matthews+KY |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=40223 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=40223 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=40223 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=40223 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 615 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 670 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 105 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 133 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (9)
Howard Steamboat Museum
Vintage Fire Museum
Clark County Museum
Falls of the Ohio Interpretive Center
Clarksville Cove
Carnegie Center for Art and History
Floyd County Historical Society Padgett Museum
River Run Family Water Park
Harrison County Discovery Center
Attractions (15)
Colonel Sanders Museum
Louisville zoo
Petting Zoo Area
Louisville Zoo
Kentucky Kingdom and Hurricane Bay
Little Loomhouse
J B Speed Art Museum
Kentucky Derby Museum
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
1883 Gallery
Roots 101 African American Museum
Life Saving Station #10
Muhammad Ali Center
Kentucky Science Center
Other
Stations (2)
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| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | lower engagement |
|---|---|
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 11.61 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 20 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |