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Memorial Building is an event venue at 1202 S Virginia St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. It is in Christian County, about 61 miles from Nashville.
- Address
- 1202 S Virginia St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Phone
- (270) 887-6571
- 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. Established as the county seat in 1797, it was named after Samuel Hopkins in 1804. The town has a rich history, including Civil War military activity and the early 1900s Black Patch tobacco wars involving the Night Riders. Hopkinsville is known for the Kelly–Hopkinsville extraterrestrial encounter and the historic Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum. Located near the Tennessee border, it is close to Clarksville, Tennessee. Historically, railroads connected Hopkinsville to other cities, supporting trade and industry. Visitors can explore nearby landmarks like Peace Park, the Hopkinsville Clock Tower, and the Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum. The city is accessible from Nashville, which is about 61 miles away.
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 Memorial Building located?
- Memorial Building is at 1202 S Virginia 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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