Alvin Wood

Who was Alvin Wood?

Alvin Wood was an early settler to the area that is now the north central part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. He is credited with naming the community of Lyndon, Kentucky in 1871. The Louisville and Nashville Railroad bordered his land, and Wood built a depot so people could catch the train without traveling to Gilman's Point which was several miles away. Wood named the depot "Lyndon" for "Linn's Station", a pioneer fort on nearby Beargrass Creek built in 1779. Wood impacted a portion of the city of Louisville by setting in motion the events that led to the development of the area now known as Lyndon.

As of 2008, a street in Lyndon bears the name "Wood Road" from the Wood family who owned the area. This road is mainly residential but it also contains The Lyndon City Hall and Jeager Education Center. The Kentucky Historical Society erected a Historical Marker which refers to him.

Wood Road

Wood Road Sign

Ky Historical Marker