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Kentucky Derby Museum is an event venue at 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208.
- Address
- 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
- Phone
- (502) 637-1111
- County
- Jefferson County
About Louisville
Louisville is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, located along the Ohio River near the Indiana state line. Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark near the Falls of the Ohio River, it became an important portage site. Louisville was named after King Louis XVI of France and incorporated in 1828. The city is known for the Kentucky Derby, first held at Churchill Downs in 1875, as well as being the hometown of Muhammad Ali and the Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Visitors can fly into Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, which also serves as a major UPS air hub. Nearby landmarks include the Falls of the Ohio and historic sites reflecting Louisville’s rich history.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the main commercial airport and UPS air hub.
Around Louisville
- Churchill Downs: Home of the first Kentucky Derby held in 1875.
- Falls of the Ohio: Natural river barrier that influenced the city's early growth as a portage site.
- Neighborhood House Louisville: Established in 1896 as the first settlement movement house in Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Kentucky Derby Museum located?
- Kentucky Derby Museum is at 704 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208, in Jefferson County.
- What is there to see in Louisville?
- Places to see in Louisville include Churchill Downs, Falls of the Ohio, Neighborhood House Louisville.
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