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River Discovery Center is an event venue at 117 S Water St, Paducah, KY 42001.
- Address
- 117 S Water St, Paducah, KY 42001
- Phone
- (270) 575-9958
- County
- McCracken County
About Paducah
Paducah is a city in McCracken County, Kentucky, with a population of about 26,894. It sits at the meeting point of the Tennessee and Ohio rivers, covering roughly 20 square miles. Settled around 1821 and incorporated in 1838, Paducah grew as a key river and rail transportation hub, known for its steamboat industry and Illinois Central Railroad facilities. The city played a role in the Civil War as a Union supply depot and faced a major flood in 1937, leading to the construction of a flood wall. Visitors can explore its historic downtown district and Civil War sites. Paducah is accessible by rail through VMV Paducahbilt, continuing the city’s rail 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 River Discovery Center located?
- River Discovery Center is at 117 S Water 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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