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McCracken County Fairgrounds is an event venue at 300 N 30th St, Paducah, KY 42001.
- Address
- 300 N 30th St, Paducah, KY 42001
- Phone
- (270) 243-5384
- County
- McCracken County
About Paducah
Paducah is a city in McCracken County, Kentucky, with a population of about 26,894. It was first settled around 1821 and officially incorporated in 1838. Named after the Comanche people known as the Padoucas, Paducah grew as an important river and rail transportation hub. The city played a role during the Civil War as a Union supply depot and experienced a major flood in 1937, leading to the construction of a protective flood wall. Paducah is known for its historic downtown district, Civil War history, and the National Quilt Museum. It sits at the meeting point of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers. Visitors can reach Paducah by rail through VMV Paducahbilt, which continues the city’s railroad legacy. Nearby cities include Evansville and Nashville.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Rail service historically provided by Illinois Central Railroad; current rail operations by VMV Paducahbilt.
Around Paducah
- Historic Downtown District: Twenty blocks listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- David Yeiser House: One of the few surviving Greek Revival homes from the Civil War era.
- National Quilt Museum: Opened in 1991, highlighting Paducah's reputation as Quilt City.
- Fort Anderson site: Location of Civil War battle and historic neighborhood.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is McCracken County Fairgrounds located?
- McCracken County Fairgrounds is at 300 N 30th St, Paducah, KY 42001, in McCracken County.
- What is there to see in Paducah?
- Places to see in Paducah include Historic Downtown District, David Yeiser House, National Quilt Museum, Fort Anderson site.
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