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Dave Contarino Details the History of Anchorage, Kentucky Dave Contarino considers himself lucky to be a part of Kentucky history.

His home in Anchorage, Kentucky, is on the National Register of Historic laces, !hich helps him feel as though he is part of the city"s rich history. #ne of the best things about Anchorage, according to Dave Contarino, is the fact that it has managed to preserve its original culture and charm even as nearby cities have changed dramatically. $ocated on the eastern edge of $ouisville, Kentucky, Anchorage has fe!er than %,&&& homes, along !ith a fe! businesses, including three e'cellent restaurants, giving the to!n a sense of community that honors its rich heritage. (he fact that the city has a population of only slightly above ),&&&, according to the most recent *.+. census, also adds to this small,to!n feel. (he to!n has al!ays attracted some of the !ealthiest residents in the $ouisville area, !ith many homeo!ners dra!n to the slightly lo!er temperatures and heavily shaded streets. (oday, the area is home to the founder of apa -ohn"s, -ohn +chnatter. +chnatter o!ns land throughout Anchorage, including most of the to!n"s city center. Anchorage !as part of a land grant in %../, !here 0saac Hite turned most of the land in the -efferson County area of Kentucky over to the 1irginia militia. (he area came to prominence as a ma2or transportation hub throughout the %3&&s, !ith the $ouisville and 4rankfurt Railroad traveling directly through the city. 5y the early %6&&s, the railroad served as a ma2or transportation hub through the area. (oday, Dave Contarino has found that many of the original large homes have been divided, !ith ne!er homes replacing older homes as the city has become more populous. 7any local residents !ork in nearby $ouisville, Kentucky8 do!nto!n is less than a half,hour a!ay and is home to several ma2or corporate head9uarters.

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