Crestwood, originally known as Beard's Station, was a lush area rich in hardwood trees during the 1850s. Philanthropist Joseph Beard significantly contributed to its development by acquiring 263 acres and donating land for the Louisville-Frankfort railroad, which opened in 1851, transforming stagecoach travel. The station became a vital railway stop, attracting tourists from Louisville and fostering a thriving community with businesses such as distilleries, a dairy, and a bank. In 1901, the electric streetcar service Interurban further connected the area to downtown Louisville until its end in 1935 due to automotive competition and the Great Depression. Today, a CSX freight train operates in Crestwood, and a large pavilion stands where Beard's Station Depot once was, with the Oldham County Tourism Office and Visitor Center located nearby in Maples Park.