In 1774 Harrodstown (now Harrodsburg) was established as the first permanent settlement in the Kentucky region. It was named after James Harrod who led a team of area surveyors.
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Post-It Notes are manufactured exclusively in Cynthiana, Kentucky. The exact number made annually of these popular notes is a trade secret.
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Thunder Over Louisville is the opening ceremony for the Kentucky Derby Festival and is the world's largest fireworks display.