Located in the westernmost area of Kentucky known as the Jackson Purchase; Paducah has witnessed tremendous change since its beginnings in the early 19th century. Founded by William Clark of the Lewis and Clark expedition; Paducah officially became a town in 1830 and gained the McCracken County seat a year later. Thanks to the areas river resources; the arrival of the New Orleans and Ohio Railroads; and the installment of the telegraph line; Paducah experienced considerable growth; despite the occurrence of natural disasters; before the Civil War when Grant seized the town. Since then; Paducah has become a bustling center of industry; education; and tourism.Images of America: Paducah contains a multitude of photographs that provide a glimpse into the citys period of growth; featuring the contributions of the rivers; the development of accredited Kentucky community colleges; and the unique events; such as the annual quilt show; which attracts 30;000 visitors.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must for people from Orchard ParkBy Kerry J. SmithI loved the pictures and the information that came with this book.Having grown up in Orchard Park. it was fascinating to learn some of the history.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Orchard Park (Images of America)By ttGoodness gracious I filled in some blanks in my genealogy from this fact-filled book.It is well written and filled with interesting photos. It gave me a real sense of how life must have been in this town.
