McCracken County, Administrative county in western Kentucky, United States.
Description
McCracken County is an administrative county in western Kentucky located where the Ohio and Tennessee rivers meet. Paducah serves as the main city and hub of the region.
History
The area became McCracken County in 1824, named after Captain Virgil McCracken who died in the War of 1812. This founding reflects the region's role during early American expansion westward.
Culture
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah displays textile artworks and connects the region to American craft traditions. Visitors can experience how quilting remains an active art form in the community today.
Practical
The area is easy to explore by car and offers various lodging options in Paducah. Most attractions are located close together in downtown Paducah.
Did you know?
Downtown Paducah contains a large historic district with well-maintained buildings from earlier eras. These blocks tell the region's story through their architecture.
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Kincaid Mounds State Historic Site
20.4 km
Olmsted Locks and Dam
33.5 km
Fort Massac
9.8 km
Irvin S. Cobb Bridge
10.1 km
Metropolis Bridge
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12.9 km
Whitehaven
6.1 km
Lock and Dam Number 52
8.9 km
Smithland Lock and Dam
28.5 km
Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
25.3 km
Rowlandton Mound Site
8.4 km
Lock and Dam Number 53
32.1 km
Fort Anderson
11.1 km
Lloyd Tilghman House
10.9 km
Lloyd Tilghman Memorial
9.3 km
David Yeiser House
11 km
Confederate Monument in Paducah
9.1 km
Elijah P. Curtis House
10.2 km
Oak Hill
33.2 km
Masonic Temple
11 km
Kenmil Place
6.3 km
Richard Olive House
29.4 km
Pete Lyles House
24.1 km
Barlow House
28.9 km
Masonic Hall-Federal Commissary Building
29.2 km
Massac Theatre
10.2 km
Fort Massac State Park
9.8 km
Superman statue
10.3 km
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