Louisville is a city that blends a hometown atmosphere with a progressive, modern outlook. Main Street retains the nostalgic charm of yesteryear while high tech businesses flourish throughout the city. The rich heritage of values and traditions found in Louisville forms the basis for a thriving modern community.

The Miners Memorial statue in front of City Hall is a symbol of the history of the people who built Louisville, the coal miners. In August 1877, the Welch Mine opened in Louisville, the first of many coal mines to come. Louis Nawatny, a local landowner, platted his land and named it for himself. The Town of Louisville was incorporated on June 16, 1882.

The City of Louisville is a Colorado municipality with approximately 19,000 residents. Incorporated in 1882, it lies in Boulder County roughly six miles east of the City of Boulder and 25 miles northwest of Denver.