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Robert Cherry Civic Center is an event venue at 2701 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001. It holds up to 256 guests. Events include banquets, dances, trade shows.
The Robert Cherry Civic Center in Paducah, Kentucky, offers a variety of event spaces for banquets, dances, trade shows, family reunions, class reunions, and company meetings. Founded in 1959, the venue has a capacity of 256 and features amenities such as free wireless internet access, marquee setup, tables and chairs, a podium, sound system, lobby, restrooms, a catering kitchen, and a large open meeting space. The building is accessible with a front ramp and provides accessible parking spaces. The center underwent a ribbon cutting for renovation on February 26, 2024, following its closure in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Address
- 2701 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001
- Phone
- (270) 444-8508
- Capacity
- 256
- Parking
- accessible parking spaces
- Accessibility
- building accessible with ramp in front
- County
- McCracken County
About Paducah
Paducah is a city in McCracken County, Kentucky, with a population of about 26,894. Settled around 1821 and incorporated in 1838, it was named after the Padouca people. Located where the Tennessee and Ohio rivers meet, Paducah grew as a key river and rail transportation hub. It played an important role during the Civil War as a Union supply depot and later built a flood wall after a major flood in 1937. The city is known for its historic downtown district, Civil War history, and the National Quilt Museum. Visitors can reach Paducah by rail through VMV Paducahbilt, which continues the city’s railroad legacy. Nearby landmarks include the David Yeiser House and the Fort Anderson site.
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 Robert Cherry Civic Center located?
- Robert Cherry Civic Center is at 2701 Park Ave, Paducah, KY 42001, in McCracken County.
- What kinds of events does Robert Cherry Civic Center host?
- banquets, dances, trade shows, family reunions, class reunions, company meetings.
- How many people can Robert Cherry Civic Center hold?
- 256.
- Is there parking at Robert Cherry Civic Center?
- accessible parking spaces.
- Is Robert Cherry Civic Center accessible?
- building accessible with ramp in front.
- How do I book Robert Cherry Civic Center?
- Requests for facility reservations can be made in person at the Paducah Parks & Recreation Office. A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation.
- 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.
- How many people can the Civic Center accommodate?
- The Civic Center can accommodate up to 256 people depending upon the table configuration.
- What are the reservation fees?
- Reservation fees range from $500 to $1500 depending on the day and type of rental.
- How to reserve the conference room?
- Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 270-444-8508 for conference room reservations.
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