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Paducah Railroad Museum is an event venue at 200 Washington St Downtown, Paducah, KY 42002.
- Address
- 200 Washington St Downtown, Paducah, KY 42002
- Phone
- (270) 908-6451
- County
- McCracken County
About Paducah
Paducah is a city in McCracken County, Kentucky, with a population of about 26,894. It sits where the Tennessee and Ohio rivers meet in the southeastern United States. Settled around 1821 and incorporated in 1838, Paducah grew as a key river and rail transportation hub. The Illinois Central Railroad played a major role in its economy, with large locomotive workshops. During the Civil War, Paducah was a Union supply depot and saw a Confederate raid in 1864. The city is known for its historic downtown district, Civil War history, and flood protection infrastructure built after the 1937 flood. Visitors can reach Paducah by rail through VMV Paducahbilt. Nearby cities include Evansville, Nashville, and St. Louis.
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 Paducah Railroad Museum located?
- Paducah Railroad Museum is at 200 Washington St Downtown, Paducah, KY 42002, 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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