By Gabrielle T
Introduction
Learning the common Louisville nicknames can help you get to know this part of Kentucky...
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Bourbon City has been a Louisville name for years. That's because of the large number...
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Louisville has a long history of being a very religious city. As such, numerous places...
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Since 1875, Louisville has hosted the Kentucky Derby horse race. Over 100,000 spectators flock to...
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Gateway to the South is a historic Louisville nickname that is highly contested. In the...
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In recent years, Louisville has embraced the name Possibility City. The slogan was primarily used...
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One of Louisville's most famous landmarks is the Ohio River, which runs through town. Historically...
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Falls City, or the Fall City, has been a Louisville slogan since the 1880s. Louisville...
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Louisville's alternate name of the Ville has stuck around for a few different reasons. It's...
Conclusion
Louisville is known for a lot of things, from its location on the banks of...
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