Buckner's history began in the early 1800s when settlers arrived through Old Brownsboro Road and established a settlement that was named "La Fayetteville."

In 1820 early settler William P. Rodman sold 120 acres to Mitchell Overstreet, who opened a general store and a small village.

John George Klein, an immigrant from Germany, opened the first commercial winery in Oldham County at Buckner in 1886.

The Louisville & Eastern Electric Railroad was brought to Oldham County in the early 1900s, from Crestwood to Buckner and on to La Grange by 1906.

Clifton remembers his boyhood when the interurban streetcar from Louisville to La Grange would make frequent stops.

At one time Buckner boasted three general stores and one of the county's oldest post offices, run by Sam Leet.

Clifton also remembers “hobos” stopping for food and milk and adventures driving to Louisville for oysters and entertainment.

Shaw's Grocery closed despite its success as bigger chain stores appeared nearby, indicating shifts in the local economy.

[6] Another existing business in Buckner, Torbitt & Castleman, maker of syrups and barbecue sauce, has again expanded its facilities with a new 17,000 square foot building that will bring in six new jobs as most of the work will be done by automation.

The playground, designed by children in Oldham County, was built in 2003 by volunteers from the community to help give kids in the area a new space to play.