Gilman's Point

In 1830, this area was designated Sale’s Precinct for Edmund P. Sales, who operated a tavern on Frankfort Ave. Around 1840, the area between Westport & Frankfort roads became known as Gilman’s Point, named for Daniel Gilman, a prominent citizen. Development was first confined to the “Point”, where the roads and railroad tracks converged.

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In 1850, the area became known as St. Matthews after an early church, St. Matthews Episcopal. It became official in 1851, when the post office was renamed. One of the largest potato-shipping centers in U.S. in the 1920s. In 1950, incorporated as a sixth-class city. Through efforts of local citizens, area has grown and flourished.

Erected 2008.