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Cherokee Trail Of Tears Commemorative Park is an event venue at 100 Trail of Tears Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. It is in Christian County, about 61 miles from Nashville.
- Address
- 100 Trail of Tears Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Phone
- (270) 660-8200
- County
- Christian County
- Distance
- about 61 miles from Nashville (straight line)
About Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, with a population of about 31,000. Founded in 1797 and incorporated in 1804, it was named after Samuel Hopkins, a veteran and state representative. The town played a role in the Civil War, experiencing occupations by both Confederate and Union forces. It is also known for the Black Patch tobacco wars and the Night Riders in the early 1900s. Hopkinsville is located near the Tennessee border, close to Clarksville, Tennessee, about 61 miles from Nashville. Historically, it was served by several railroads, supporting trade and industry. Nearby landmarks include the Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum and Peace Park, which marks a site from the tobacco wars era.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Historically served by the Evansville, Henderson, and Nashville Railroad and later by the L&N, Ohio Valley Railroad, and Tennessee Central.
- Nearest city
- Clarksville, Tennessee
Around Hopkinsville
- Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum: Established in Hopkinsville in 1854, it is a notable historic institution.
- Peace Park: Located on the site of a former tobacco warehouse burned during the Night Riders' raid in 1907.
- Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum: Museum in downtown Hopkinsville damaged by strong winds in 2023.
- Hopkinsville Clock Tower: A downtown landmark that sustained damage from 2023 straight-line winds.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Cherokee Trail Of Tears Commemorative Park located?
- Cherokee Trail Of Tears Commemorative Park is at 100 Trail of Tears Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, in Christian County.
- What is there to see in Hopkinsville?
- Places to see in Hopkinsville include Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, Peace Park, Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum, Hopkinsville Clock Tower.
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