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Whitehaven Welcome Center is an event venue at 1845 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003.
- Address
- 1845 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003
- Phone
- (270) 554-2077
- County
- McCracken County
About Paducah
Paducah, Kentucky, is a city in McCracken County with a population of about 26,900. 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 an important river and rail transportation hub. It played a key role during the Civil War as a Union supply depot and later built a flood wall after the 1937 flood. Visitors can explore the historic downtown district, the National Quilt Museum, and Civil War sites like Fort Anderson. Paducah is accessible by rail through VMV Paducahbilt, continuing its railroad legacy. Nearby cities include Evansville and Nashville, both within a two-hour drive.
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 Whitehaven Welcome Center located?
- Whitehaven Welcome Center is at 1845 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003, 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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