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About
The Cork Room is an event venue at 225 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001.
- Address
- 225 Broadway St, Paducah, KY 42001
- Phone
- (270) 443-2675
- 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 Comanche people called the Padoucas. Located where the Tennessee and Ohio rivers meet, Paducah developed as an important river and rail transportation hub. It played a key role during the Civil War and faced a major flood in 1937, which led to the construction of a flood wall. The city is known for its historic downtown district, Civil War history, and quilting heritage, including the National Quilt Museum. Paducah is accessible by rail through VMV Paducahbilt, continuing the legacy of the Illinois Central Railroad. 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 The Cork Room located?
- The Cork Room is at 225 Broadway 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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