Paducah, KY Locations Locator Map and Directory

Paducah is a city in McCracken County, Kentucky at the confluence of the Tennessee River and the Ohio River. The population was 26,307 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of McCracken County. A person from Paducah is called a Paducahan, sometimes spelled Paduchan or Paducan.

Visitor Information

National Quilt MuseumCaptivated by our inspiring views and art-friendly culture, artists from around the world are relocating to Paducah.

Moving Art

The Lowertown Arts District, located in Paducah's oldest neighborhood, is home to the award-winning Artist Relocation Program. More visual arts can be found at Yeiser Art Center, Maiden Alley Cinema and other downtown venues.

Pattern & Texture

Elegant displays at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society highlight the vigorous rebirth of quiltmaking and fiber arts.

Paducah resembles a quilt in many ways – piece by piece, the vibrant city’s creativity, color and rhythmic patterns merge into an enticing work of art. The historic downtown’s beautiful 19th-century architecture entices visitors to explore its unique antiques, specialty shops, one-of-a-kind eateries and more.

Rhythm & Rivers

Acclaimed as Paducah's newest "star," the Carson Center for the performing arts is located in the heart of historic downtown. The River Heritage Museum, a Save America's Treasures project, is housed in downtown's oldest standing structure.