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Hoptown Summer Salute is an event venue at 198 W 9th St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. It is in Christian County, about 61 miles from Nashville.
- Address
- 198 W 9th St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- 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 state representative and veteran. The town played a significant role during the Civil War and was central to the early 1900s Black Patch tobacco wars. Hopkinsville is known for the Kelly–Hopkinsville extraterrestrial encounter and historic sites like the Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum. Located near the Tennessee border, it is close to Clarksville, Tennessee, about 61 miles from Nashville. Historically, Hopkinsville was served by several railroads, supporting trade and industry. Visitors can explore landmarks such as Peace Park and the Hopkinsville Clock Tower in the downtown area.
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 Hoptown Summer Salute located?
- Hoptown Summer Salute is at 198 W 9th St, 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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