Paducah, Kentucky

Whitehaven, a NRHP building in Paducah, Kentucky
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Paducah is a city in western Kentucky, at the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Ohio River. It covers 20 sq mi (51.8 sq km) and has a population of 25,000 people (2011 estimate).

Paducah is on the south bank of the Ohio River, on the Kentucky side of the border with Illinois. It experiences a humid subtropical climate. The city is prone to ice storms, with two hitting it just weeks apart in February 2009. Warmest month is August, when the average high temperature hits 87.4°F. Coldest month is Janaury, when the average low drops to 23.9°F.

The history of Paducah can be traced to 1815, when it was a mixed settlement of Native Americans and white settlers. It is said to have been named after a Native American tribal leader, Chief Paduke. Paducah became a town in 1830 and a city in 1856. Its economy in the 19th century was supported by a brick-making factory and dry docks for the repair of steamboats and towboats.

Visiting Paducah

Interstate 24 is the main highway in the area, connecting Paducah with to the southeast.

Places of Interest in Paducah

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