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Western Kentucky State Fair is an event venue at 2810 Richard St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. It is in Christian County, about 61 miles from Nashville.
- Address
- 2810 Richard St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
- Phone
- (270) 885-5237
- County
- Christian County
- Distance
- about 61 miles from Nashville (straight line)
About Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, with a population of about 31,000. Established in 1797 and incorporated in 1804, it was named after Samuel Hopkins, a veteran and state representative. The town played a role in the Civil War, experiencing multiple occupations, and was central to the Black Patch tobacco wars in the early 1900s. Hopkinsville is known for the Kelly–Hopkinsville extraterrestrial encounter and historic sites like the Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum. Located near the Tennessee border, it is close to Clarksville, Tennessee, about 61 miles from Nashville. Historically, Hopkinsville was served by several railroads, supporting its tobacco farming economy. Visitors can explore local history and nearby cities in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee.
Getting there
- Rail and air
- Historically served by the Evansville, Henderson, and Nashville Railroad and later by the L&N, Ohio Valley Railroad, and Tennessee Central.
- Nearest city
- Clarksville, Tennessee
Around Hopkinsville
- Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum: Established in Hopkinsville in 1854, it is a notable historic institution.
- Peace Park: Located on the site of a former tobacco warehouse burned during the Night Riders' raid in 1907.
- Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum: Museum in downtown Hopkinsville damaged by strong winds in 2023.
- Hopkinsville Clock Tower: A downtown landmark that sustained damage from 2023 straight-line winds.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Western Kentucky State Fair located?
- Western Kentucky State Fair is at 2810 Richard St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, in Christian County.
- What is there to see in Hopkinsville?
- Places to see in Hopkinsville include Western Kentucky Lunatic Asylum, Peace Park, Woody Winfree Fire and Transportation Museum, Hopkinsville Clock Tower.
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