I was forwarded this in an email from a Kentuckian in my office. I've been having fun with the list with some non-Kentuckians most of the day, so I thought I'd share. :lmfao:
It is slightly less pathetic (though even more poorly written) than the similar West Virginia list I saw a few years ago, but some of the claims are downright false, like the Civil War claims.
Vinnie: just go to the next thread & don't read this. For the rest of you, enjoy...
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Subject: Kentucky Trivia
For those of you who live in Kentucky or are formerly from KY you might find this interesting.
It's also interesting for those of us who live close in Ohio . And for those of you who don't, YOU might also find this interesting.
Today's history lesson :
* The bloodiest civil war battle was fought in Perryville , Kentucky .
*The first town in the United States to be named for the first president was Washington , Ky. It was named in 1780.
*1792 - Kentucky was the first state on the western frontier to join the Union.
*In the War of 1812 more than half of all Americans killed in action were Kentuckians.
*1816 - (first promoted) Mammoth Cave , with 336+ miles of mapped passages, is the world's longest cave. It is 379 feet deep and contains at least 5 levels of passages. It's second only to Niagara Falls as the most popular tourist attraction in the US . It became a National Park on July 1, 1941.
*The first American performance of a Beethoven symphony was in Lexington in 1817.
*Begun in 1819 the first commercial oil well was on the Cumberland River in McCreary County .
* Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union , and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
*1856 - The first enamel bathtub was made in Louisville.
*In 1873, Louisville druggist John Colgan invented something that you can find in any just about every grocery store in the world, chewing gum.
*1883 - The first electric light bulb was shown in Louisville . Thomas Alva Edison introduced his invention to crowds at the Southern Exposition.
*1887 - Mother's Day was first observed in Henderson by teacher Mary S. Wilson. It became a national holiday in 1916.
*The radio was invented by a Kentuckian named Nathan B. Stubblefield of Murray in 1892. It was three years before Marconi made his claim to the invention.
* Pike County the world's largest producer of coal is famous for the Hatfield-McCoy feud, an Appalachian vendetta that lasted from the Civil War to the 1890s.
*1893 - 'Happy Birthday to You', probably the most sung song in the world, was written by two Louisville sisters - Mildred and Patricia Hill.
*Late 19th century - Bibb lettuce was first cultivated by Jack Bibb in Frankfort , Kentucky.
*1896 - The first (known) set of all male quintuplets was born in Paducah ..
*Carrie Nation the spokesperson against rum, tobacco, pornography, and corsets was born near Lancaster in
Garrard County.
*1926 - A Hot Brown is a hot sandwich originally created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville , Kentucky , by Fred K. Schmidt.
*.1934 - Cheeseburgers were first tasted at Kaelin's Restaurant in Louisville .
*1937 - The first Wigwam Village Motel, with units in the shape of a 'teepee', was built by Frank A. Redford in Cave City.
*The "Old Fashion" drink was created in Louisville KY.
*The world's largest baseball bat, a full one hundred twenty (120) feet tall and weighing 68,000 pounds, can be seen at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville (Jefferson Co.).
*Chevrolet Corvettes are manufactured only in Bowling Green .
* Covington (St. Mary's Cathedral-Basilica of the Assumption) is home to the world's largest hand blown stained glass window in existence. It measures an astounding 24 feet by 67 feet and contains 117 different figures.
*The world's largest crucifix, standing at sixty feet tall, is in Bardstown (Nelson Co.).
* Fort Knox holds more than $6 billion worth of gold - the largest amount stored anywhere in the world.
*The JIF plant in Lexington is the world's largest peanut butter producing facility.
* Kentucky has more resort parks than any other state in the nation.
*Middlesboro is the only United States city built inside a meteor crater.
* Newport is home to The World Peace Bell, the world's largest free-swinging bell.
*Pikeville annually leads the nation (per capita) in consumption of Pepsi-Cola.
*Post-It Notes are made exclusively in Cynthiana , Ky.
* Shaker Village ( Pleasant Hill ) is the largest historic community of its kind in the U.S.
* Christian County is 'wet', while Bourbon County is 'dry'. ('wet 'sells liquor; 'dry' does not)
* Barren County has the most fertile land in the state.
* Lake Cumberland has more miles of shoreline than the state of Florida .
* Kentucky is best known for its beautiful blue grass.
* Cumberland is the only waterfall in the world to regularly display a Moonbow. It is located just southwest of Corbin.
*Thunder Over Louisville is the opening ceremony for the Kentucky Derby Festival and is the world's largest fireworks display.
*The only monument south of the Ohio River dedicated to Union Soldiers who died in the Civil War is located in Vanceburg.
* High Bridge located near Nicholasville is the highest railroad bridge over navigable water in the United States .
*The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington has 82 stained-glass windows including the world's largest hand-blown one. The window measures 24 feet wide by 67 feet high and depicts the Council of Ephesus with 134 life-sized figures.
*The Lost River Cave and Valley Bowling Green includes a cave with the shortest and deepest underground river in the world. It contains the largest cave opening east of the Mississippi .
*The Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously held horse race in the country. It is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville on the first Saturday in May.
* Kentucky is the horse capitol of the world.
*Mohammed Ali, The Greatest and most recognized face in the world was born in Louisville , KY.
*There are only three things that matter in the state of Kentucky: Bourbon, Basketball, and Horseracing.
***A true Kentuckian will send this on!!!
QuoteThe bloodiest civil war battle was fought in Perryville , Kentucky
That is ridiculously missleading. It was fought between two smallish armies and the casualty rate was very high but the body count was less than federal losses at Shiloh alone.
It might be accurate to claim it was the battle with the highest casualty rate.
QuoteCarrie Nation the spokesperson against rum, tobacco, pornography, and corsets was born near Lancaster in
Garrard County.
A total cunt.
Quote from: Valmy on March 31, 2009, 02:04:34 PM
QuoteThe bloodiest civil war battle was fought in Perryville , Kentucky
That is ridiculously missleading. It was fought between two smallish armies and the casualty rate was very high but the body count was less than federal losses at Shiloh alone.
It might be accurate to claim it was the battle with the highest casualty rate.
I had to look into it, because I was unaware of any real significance of that battle. Turns out it was the bloodiest battle fought
in Kentucky.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 02:08:03 PM
QuoteCarrie Nation the spokesperson against rum, tobacco, pornography, and corsets was born near Lancaster in
Garrard County.
A total cunt.
No shit. Espec. on the corsets thing.
Not a single mention of gas station food. :(
Sorry for the formatting, btw. I pasted it exactly as it was in the email for full effect.
Perryville is always interesting because it wasn't one of those huge battles. IIRC, about 20K on each side.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 02:16:34 PM
Perryville is always interesting because it wasn't one of those huge battles. IIRC, about 20K on each side.
A 40k battle? :w00t:
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 02:13:52 PM
Sorry for the formatting, btw.
Not forgiven. I didn't realize Languish was going to become a repository for shitty chain mail. :angry:
Quote from: The Brain on March 31, 2009, 02:18:10 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 02:16:34 PM
Perryville is always interesting because it wasn't one of those huge battles. IIRC, about 20K on each side.
A 40k battle? :w00t:
The God-Lee on the golden throne demands your worship. mew.
I am sure Calipari appreciates the note, but are we certain he reads Languish?
If so - Fuck You Calipari! You should have gone to Arizona! Now we are going to have to settle for Izzo!
QuoteChristian County is 'wet', while Bourbon County is 'dry'.
Only in the American South would 'Christian' somehow be synonymous with not drinking.
Quote1893 - 'Happy Birthday to You', probably the most sung song in the world, was written by two Louisville sisters - Mildred and Patricia Hill.
And somehow that song is still under copyright.
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 01:56:44 PM
* Kentucky is the horse capitol of the world.
Where is the horse palatine of the world? :unsure:
Assuming they meant "Horse capital" would that make the Kentuckians Yahoos? :unsure:
Quote*1926 - A Hot Brown is a hot sandwich originally created at the Brown Hotel in Louisville , Kentucky , by Fred K. Schmidt.
Toss the rest of the list and just keep this. RESPECT Kentucky. :worthy:
I question some of these.
What is a Hot Brown?
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
A slice of delicious covered in awesomeness.
Or :
http://www.brownhotel.com/dining/hot-brown.html
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
I never heard of it before today myself. And the name sounds disgusting.
What's wrong with dining at the Brown Hotel?
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
I never heard of it before today myself. And the name sounds disgusting.
This coming from a guy that eats Goetta. :lol:
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
A heart attack on a plate, but not a bad way to go.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 03:10:15 PM
This coming from a guy that eats Goetta. :lol:
:mmm:
The crater one is pretty cool. Anyone ever been there?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on March 31, 2009, 03:12:37 PM
The crater one is pretty cool. Anyone ever been there?
I haven't, but given where it is you probably can't tell it's a meteor crater. The eastern part of the state is full of little town built in mountain valleys of all shapes and sizes. Cumberland gap is a nice area, though.
On the other hand, Lee Majors was born in Middlesboro...
Quote from: Admiral Yi on March 31, 2009, 03:12:37 PM
The crater one is pretty cool. Anyone ever been there?
Middlesboro? Yeah. The Cumberland gap was interesting when I was kid.
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
I never heard of it before today myself. And the name sounds disgusting.
:huh: Really? I've had like dozens of hot browns. :mmm:
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 02:16:34 PM
Perryville is always interesting because it wasn't one of those huge battles. IIRC, about 20K on each side.
It's a really nice battlefield to visit. I like it and Mill Springs about equally.
Quote from: Caliga on March 31, 2009, 03:18:29 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 03:09:17 PM
Quote from: Berkut on March 31, 2009, 02:55:04 PM
What is a Hot Brown?
I never heard of it before today myself. And the name sounds disgusting.
:huh: Really? I've had like dozens of hot browns. :mmm:
Not a surprising fact. You likely have 3 or 4 stored in your colon right now.
Quote from: Ed Anger on March 31, 2009, 03:10:15 PM
This coming from a guy that eats Goetta. :lol:
Never had goetta :contract:
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 03:22:13 PMNever had goetta :contract:
:rolleyes: I'm embarassed for both of us that you've never attended Goettafest. Goetta donuts are delightful.
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 02:10:30 PM
I had to look into it, because I was unaware of any real significance of that battle. Turns out it was the bloodiest battle fought in Kentucky.
also the only one? :D
Quote from: viper37 on March 31, 2009, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 02:10:30 PM
I had to look into it, because I was unaware of any real significance of that battle. Turns out it was the bloodiest battle fought in Kentucky.
also the only one? :D
I think there was also a battle where some Southern troops were held off in Northern KY by a bunch of amputees defending Cincinnati.
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 04:22:57 PM
Quote from: viper37 on March 31, 2009, 03:34:09 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 31, 2009, 02:10:30 PM
I had to look into it, because I was unaware of any real significance of that battle. Turns out it was the bloodiest battle fought in Kentucky.
also the only one? :D
I think there was also a battle where some Southern troops were held off in Northern KY by a bunch of amputees defending Cincinnati.
Ft. Mitchell. Henry Heth pops up, but since he wasn't there to fight a battle, he skedaddles. Besides, there was 50,000 Ohio militia called out and a bunch of Federal tropps for the 1862 invasion scare. I think Lew "Ben-Hur" Wallace was in command of the Cincy defenses.
IIRC of course.
Quote from: Valmy on March 31, 2009, 02:04:34 PM
QuoteThe bloodiest civil war battle was fought in Perryville , Kentucky
That is ridiculously missleading. It was fought between two smallish armies and the casualty rate was very high but the body count was less than federal losses at Shiloh alone.
It might be accurate to claim it was the battle with the highest casualty rate.
I know the Gettysburg losses were well above 25%, and those at Perryville below that, so that wouldn't be right, either.
Quote from: viper37 on March 31, 2009, 03:34:09 PMalso the only one? :D
Perryville was by far the largest and most important, but there was also an important battle fought at Mill Springs that halted an early-war Confederate invasion of eastern Kentucky. Wiki calls it "the first significant Union victory".
There were small battles at Munfordville and London (the battle of Camp Wildcat), and various other skirmishes throughout the state. Hell, William Quantrill was killed in a skirmish fought in the town I live in. The town north of me featured a massacre of US Colored troops that were ambushed by Confederate guerrillas while escorting supplies from Lexington to Louisville.
I've been to Mammoth Caves, and while it wasn't exactly underwhelming, I have a feeling that the suggested figure applies to most popular national parks. Somehow, I can't see Disneyworld losing out to Mammoth Caves.
Quote from: DontSayBanana on March 31, 2009, 08:02:27 PM
I've been to Mammoth Caves, and while it wasn't exactly underwhelming, I have a feeling that the suggested figure applies to most popular national parks. Somehow, I can't see Disneyworld losing out to Mammoth Caves.
My guess is geographic features.
Course that could be the same thing. Is Niagra Falls a National Park?
I've been to caves in kentucky. don't recall which ones.
Quote from: Caliga on April 01, 2009, 05:09:56 AM
Quote from: DontSayBanana on March 31, 2009, 08:02:27 PMMammoth Caves
^_^
Yeah. I've long since lost it, but I had a ViewMaster with slides from Mammoth Caves. No way to replace them, either. ViewMaster's stopping production this year. :(
Hey, Cal, you should restart your map of Kentucky series here. :)
Quote from: DontSayBanana on April 01, 2009, 09:55:00 PMYeah. I've long since lost it, but I had a ViewMaster with slides from Mammoth Caves. No way to replace them, either. ViewMaster's stopping production this year. :(
^_^
The point of my quote was to correct you... it's Mammoth Cave. It's all one giant cave system. Upon review I realize that my strikeout of your 's' was difficult to see, though.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on April 01, 2009, 10:45:49 PM
Hey, Cal, you should restart your map of Kentucky series here. :)
I will once I actually go somewhere new. I haven't done much "original" travelling lately. At some point this summer I'm likely going out to western Kentucky to visit Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley/LBL though. :)
Quote from: Caliga on April 02, 2009, 07:04:25 AM
^_^
The point of my quote was to correct you... it's Mammoth Cave. It's all one giant cave system. Upon review I realize that my strikeout of your 's' was difficult to see, though.
Yeah. Couldn't see the strikeout. Sorry. Either way, been to Cave City, done that, opted out of the T-shirt for a plastic slide show toy. ;)
Quote from: DontSayBanana on April 02, 2009, 10:00:31 PMYeah. Couldn't see the strikeout. Sorry. Either way, been to Cave City, done that, opted out of the T-shirt for a plastic slide show toy. ;)
Cave City :bleeding:
It's the very definition of a "tourist trap", complete with an ultra-lame wild west theme show.
The much cooler wild west theme park is up by Cumberland Falls, because it's abandoned and fun to explore. :cool:
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 07:43:03 AM
It's the very definition of a "tourist trap", complete with an ultra-lame wild west theme show.
The much cooler wild west theme park is up by Cumberland Falls, because it's abandoned and fun to explore. :cool:
A wild west show east of the Mississippi? Lame.
That would sort of be like having a Revolutionary War re-enactment in Arizona.
Most of those parks date from the '50s and '60s when that stuff was all the rage due to Hollywood Westerns, Gunsmoke, Bonanza and the like.
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 07:43:03 AM
The much cooler wild west theme park is up by Cumberland Falls, because it's abandoned and fun to explore. :cool:
:woot: Let's go. I love abandoned places like that. They have a post-apocalyptic vibe to them.
Quote from: derspiess on April 03, 2009, 08:32:28 AM:woot: Let's go. I love abandoned places like that. They have a post-apocalyptic vibe to them.
:thumbsup: I have a bunch of pics of it, as well as some of Creelsboro, Kentucky (ghost town downstream from Lake Cumberland).
I may be driving my family down to Harlan county next month. I figured it was time to show my cousins down there my kids. Plus I want to see how far gone Harlan has gone in 10 years. I've heard the downtown area is pawn hop city and the old businesses are gone.
Here's a pic of Tombstone junction I have on my photobucket account:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi679.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv155%2FCaliga10%2FLakeCumberlandMay2008038.jpg&hash=7035201791c7421344a2cb6023f1db046d4055c2)
Creelsboro:
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi679.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv155%2FCaliga10%2FLakeCumberlandMay2008063.jpg&hash=d923511126e45b0ebdcb4e00d76a952df1068224)
I lived in Lexington for a short time back in the day. I remember being surprised at the lack of a substantial middle class. One was either dirt poor or very well off.
I don't believe it's that way these days... but Lexington has a very small suburban skirt, and immediately outside of that the people are indeed dirt-poor hillbillies.
I also remember it being a beautiful place in the spring.
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 08:34:59 AM
Quote from: derspiess on April 03, 2009, 08:32:28 AM:woot: Let's go. I love abandoned places like that. They have a post-apocalyptic vibe to them.
:thumbsup: I have a bunch of pics of it, as well as some of Creelsboro, Kentucky (ghost town downstream from Lake Cumberland).
Sweet. I'll have to wait 'til I get home to see the pics (Photobucket is blocked here at work now :rolleyes: ). There are several spots listed here that I'd like to visit, including the Cincinnati subway: http://www.forgottenoh.com/page1.html
Wonder if there are some good places in Northern KY...
Heh, I heard about the Cincinnati subway and wanted to check it out last time I was up there on business, but never got around to it. That whole story amuses me. :)
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 10:55:12 AM
Heh, I heard about the Cincinnati subway and wanted to check it out last time I was up there on business, but never got around to it. That whole story amuses me. :)
It's nearly impossible to get in to see it. They have a very small tour once a year, and I'm guessing you have to have connections to get in on it.
Quote from: charliebear on April 03, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
I also remember it being a beautiful place in the spring.
:thumbsup:
My %^**^%$ camera just broke, so until I get it repaired and/or my new one gets here, I can't take any pics... but yes, yes it is. :cool:
Quote from: derspiess on April 03, 2009, 10:58:57 AM
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 10:55:12 AM
Heh, I heard about the Cincinnati subway and wanted to check it out last time I was up there on business, but never got around to it. That whole story amuses me. :)
It's nearly impossible to get in to see it. They have a very small tour once a year, and I'm guessing you have to have connections to get in on it.
urbex FTW :ph34r:
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 11:16:11 AM
But concealed carry FTW!
Good point. I suppose you might as well open carry (which I think anyone can do in Ohio).
FWIW, the abandoned tuberculosis hospital in Lima is probably a hoot to explore: http://www.forgottenoh.com/LimaTB/limatb.html
I don't believe in ghosts at all, but for some odd reason ghost stories fascinate me.
Quote from: derspiess on April 03, 2009, 11:43:44 AMI don't believe in ghosts at all, but for some odd reason ghost stories fascinate me.
Same. If I wanted a similar experience to Lima, I'd just go to Waverly Hills Sanitorium in Louisville. Very Silent Hill-ish.
Quote from: Caliga on April 03, 2009, 11:45:19 AM
Quote from: derspiess on April 03, 2009, 11:43:44 AMI don't believe in ghosts at all, but for some odd reason ghost stories fascinate me.
Same. If I wanted a similar experience to Lima, I'd just go to Waverly Hills Sanitorium in Louisville. Very Silent Hill-ish.
Whoa. Found their website & that place looks awesome. Might see if I can get the wife to go on a tour.
:thumbsup: I might go with ya.. never been myself.
Quote from: charliebear on April 03, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
I also remember it being a beautiful place in the spring.
Here ya go Seebee... my new digital cam arrived early so I took this pic off of my deck early this morning. Some of my beloved junipers are on the left side of the pic.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi679.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv155%2FCaliga10%2FP1000002.jpg&hash=bf50ae8b1922eab37ac07734561426bf7ff21d2f)
IS the still behind the Juniper trees?
Quote from: katmai on April 04, 2009, 02:46:23 PM
IS the still behind the Juniper trees?
It will be, eventually. :menace:
Timmy, check this shit out: I found a website that automates building a travel map for you like I was doing manually, for every US state. It even provides an overall map. I *think* this is comprehensive but I need to double check some stuff. For example, I may have gone to Norfolk with my dad when I was a kid but until I verify that I won't list it:
site is http://counties.visitedmap.com (http://counties.visitedmap.com)
As long as you don't post that abomination Soda map, we'll be cool.
Quote from: HVC on March 31, 2009, 08:40:50 PM
I've been to caves in kentucky. don't recall which ones.
Your anecdotes are always such a thrill to read. :P
Quote from: Caliga on April 04, 2009, 02:45:33 PM
Quote from: charliebear on April 03, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
I also remember it being a beautiful place in the spring.
Here ya go Seebee... my new digital cam arrived early so I took this pic off of my deck early this morning. Some of my beloved junipers are on the left side of the pic.
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi679.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fvv155%2FCaliga10%2FP1000002.jpg&hash=bf50ae8b1922eab37ac07734561426bf7ff21d2f)
It's all so soft and green. I can picture myself having morning coffee there.
Quote from: Caliga on April 04, 2009, 07:31:12 PM
Timmy, check this shit out: I found a website that automates building a travel map for you like I was doing manually, for every US state. It even provides an overall map. I *think* this is comprehensive but I need to double check some stuff. For example, I may have gone to Norfolk with my dad when I was a kid but until I verify that I won't list it:
site is http://counties.visitedmap.com (http://counties.visitedmap.com)
It wouldn't let me fill in entire states. Pass.
Quote from: Caliga on April 04, 2009, 07:31:12 PM
Timmy, check this shit out: I found a website that automates building a travel map for you like I was doing manually, for every US state. It even provides an overall map. I *think* this is comprehensive but I need to double check some stuff. For example, I may have gone to Norfolk with my dad when I was a kid but until I verify that I won't list it:
site is http://counties.visitedmap.com (http://counties.visitedmap.com)
Cool. Why'd you go to Colorado/New Mexico?
Quote from: jimmy olsen on April 05, 2009, 09:25:01 AMCool. Why'd you go to Colorado/New Mexico?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont)