St. Matthews, KY Map
Saint Matthews, Kentucky
St. Matthews has undergone a lot of change since its inception back in 1779. The 20th century saw economic prosperity for the city as it was one of the potato producers in the nation. Nevertheless, change came due to urban transit and the newfound cars being on the road. Eventually the cities crop lands were developed on turning it into a large residential area. This is also what spurred the growth of a modern shopping district which includes the landmark Vogue Theater. Nowadays, St. Matthews is one of the Kentucky’s primary major shopping districts, with Shelbyville Road being the highstreet lined with malls and other stores.