A major city in Kentucky, known for the Kentucky Derby and as a center of bourbon production.
Named after King Louis XVI of France in 1778, during the American Revolutionary War when France was an important ally. The name honors French support for American independence.
Louisville is famous for the Kentucky Derby, dubbed 'the most exciting two minutes in sports,' yet the city's pronunciation often trips up visitors who say 'LOO-iss-ville' instead of the local 'LOO-uh-vull.' The city sits on the Ohio River at the only major natural obstacle - the Falls of the Ohio - which made it a crucial transportation hub.
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