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About
The Bard is an event venue at 511 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217.
- Address
- 511 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217
- Phone
- (502) 749-5275
- County
- Jefferson County
About Louisville
Louisville is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, located on the Indiana state line along the Ohio River. Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark near the Falls of the Ohio, it became an incorporated city in 1828 and was named after King Louis XVI of France. Louisville played an important role during the Civil War as a major Union stronghold. The city is best known for hosting the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 at Churchill Downs, as well as being the hometown of Muhammad Ali and the Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Visitors can reach Louisville through the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, which also serves as a UPS air hub. Nearby cities include Evansville, Indiana, about 101 miles away, and Nashville, Tennessee, 154 miles distant.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the main commercial airport and UPS air hub.
Around Louisville
- Churchill Downs: Home of the first Kentucky Derby held in 1875.
- Falls of the Ohio: Natural river barrier that influenced the city's early growth as a portage site.
- Neighborhood House Louisville: Established in 1896 as the first settlement movement house in Kentucky.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is The Bard located?
- The Bard is at 511 E Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY 40217, in Jefferson County.
- What is there to see in Louisville?
- Places to see in Louisville include Churchill Downs, Falls of the Ohio, Neighborhood House Louisville.
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