Paris, Kentucky

Everything Paris is known for

10 songs mention this city 2 artists from here

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Music in Paris

Songs About Paris

The Weeds Downtown

Lee Bains + The Glory Fires

12%

"Paris and New York don’t have honeysuckle vines"

Political Science

Randy Newman

10%

"Boom goes London, boom Paris"

Home

Blake Shelton

"Another summer day has come and gone away in Paris and Rome"

Only One You

T.G. Sheppard

"One Paris"

I Love You Tonite

Johnny Cash

"We checked into the best hotels from San Francisco to Paris"

Me Acostumbré

Arcángel

"Me acostumbré a modelo' con flow de París, yeh"

Your Love

Austin Plaine

"And I could fly to Paris or Osaka every night"

Blue Sky

Common

"My broad up in Paris, looking all purty"

Rome to Paris

India Ramey

"I'd go all the way from Rome to Paris"

Paris, Tennessee

Kenny Chesney

"Gonna take you all the way to Paris, Tennessee"

Artists From Paris

Cam Clark & His Orchestra

jazz

Them Lasses & The Old Dogs

americana

Rivers & Roads in Song near Paris

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Paris.

Ohio River 30 songs

History of Paris

The Birds of America Heist RoadyGoat

2004

On December 17, 2004, four Transylvania University students attempted one of the most audacious rare-book thefts in U.S. history. Disguised as an elderly man, Warren Lipka entered the university's special collections library in Lexington, Kentucky, used a stun gun on rare-books librarian Betty Jean Gooch, then pulled a hat over her head, zip-tied and gagged her. The targets included the original double-elephant folios of John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America,' a two-volume 'Hortus Sanitatis,' and a first edition of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' — a collection valued at well over five million dollars. Unable to find their planned escape route and hampered by the sheer size of the Audubon folios, they abandoned the most valuable books and fled with roughly three-quarters of a million dollars' worth. They tried to authenticate the loot at Christie's in New York under a fake collector's name; the FBI traced them and raided their homes on February 11, 2005. All four were sentenced to about seven years in federal prison. The 2018 film 'American Animals' dramatized the heist.

17.0 mi away

Kentucky Horse Park

1978

Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.

14.9 mi away

Mary Todd Lincoln House

1832

Childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, first historic site restored to honor a First Lady.

17.4 mi away

Everything Near Paris

22 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Colville Covered Bridge · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder why some bridges have roofs? You're about to drive through a perfect example: the Colville Covered Bridge. Built in 1877, this bridge spans Hinkston Creek, a vital crossing for folks in Bourbon County. It's…
Elmendorf Farm · 10.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment; this is hallowed ground for horse racing. Elmendorf Farm has been a key player in the Thoroughbred industry since the 19th century. Originally known as North Elkhorn Farm, the land changed hands…
Confederate Monument in Cynthiana · 12.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here in Cynthiana, you're looking at a complex symbol of Kentucky's divided past: the first Confederate monument erected in the state. In 1869, just four years after the Civil War ended, the Cynthiana Confederate…
Forest Retreat · 13.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, history buff! Up ahead, a grand old house holds tales of a Kentucky governor, a U.S. Senator, and even a Derby-winning horse. This is Forest Retreat, the historic home of Thomas Metcalfe, a man who served as…
Battle of Cynthiana · 13.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, in this unassuming Kentucky landscape, a pivotal clash unfolded during the Civil War, marking the end of a Confederate raid. In 1864, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan led a raid into Kentucky,…
Spindletop Hall · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a minute; this grand estate has a fascinating story! Spindletop Hall was once the private residence of Pansy Yount, wife of oil magnate Miles Franklin Yount.The Younts made their fortune with the…
Kentucky Horse Park · 14.9 mi · Historical Marker
Working horse farm and equine theme park in Lexington, home to the International Museum of the Horse.
Buford-Duke House · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Kentucky’s famous horse industry really began? Right here. The magnificent Buford-Duke House, built in 1792, was the home of Colonel Abram Buford, a true Kentucky pioneer. Buford wasn't just a soldier…
Eastern State Hospital (Kentucky) · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb
These grounds whisper stories of hope, despair, and evolving approaches to mental healthcare. Eastern State Hospital has been a fixture in Lexington since before the Civil War. Founded in 1824 as the Fayette Hospital,…
Giddings Hall, Georgetown College · 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a moment and gaze at Giddings Hall, a true survivor and a symbol of pioneering spirit! This isn't just a pretty building; it's the very first permanent structure of Georgetown College, the first Baptist…
Royal Spring Park · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over, because you're about to discover the living heart of Georgetown! This isn't just a pretty park; it's the site of Royal Spring, a gushing source of water that has sustained life here for centuries. From…
First African Baptist Church and Parsonage (Scott County, Kentucky) · 16.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here and imagine a story of faith, resilience, and community taking root right on this very spot. This isn't just an old church; it's a living testament to the strength of Georgetown's African American…

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Payne-Desha House · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wondered where Kentucky's heroes from the War of 1812 laid their heads? You're about to pass one such spot! This is the Payne-Desha House, a tangible link to a pivotal moment in American history and a testament to…
The Birds of America Heist · 17.0 mi
On December 17, 2004, four Transylvania University students attempted one of the most audacious rare-book thefts in U.S. history. Disguised as an elderly man, Warren Lipka entered the university's special collections…
Henry Clay's Law Office · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Step back in time to the preserved law office of Henry Clay, a man who shaped American politics. From 1803 to 1810, this building served as Henry Clay's Lexington law office. Clay, a skilled lawyer and orator, launched…
Opera House and Yates Bookshop Building · 17.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder where Lexington went to see a show after a devastating fire? This is the spot! After a fire destroyed Lexington's previous opera house, the Lexington Opera House was built in 1886. Herman L. Rowe constructed…
Mary Todd Lincoln House · 17.4 mi · Historical Marker
Childhood home of Mary Todd Lincoln in Lexington, first historic site restored to honor a First Lady.
Ramey Mound · 17.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Imagine a time long before Kentucky was even a state, when a different people shaped this land. This is the Ramey Mound, built by the Adena culture, a prehistoric Native American group. Back in 1807, folks described an…
Ashland (Henry Clay estate) · 17.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever heard of the Great Compromiser? You're driving near his home! Ashland was the estate of Henry Clay, a hugely influential figure in American politics. Clay owned this plantation in the 19th century. Enslaved people…
Pope Villa · 17.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to witness architectural audacity! You're approaching the Pope Villa, one of only three surviving homes in the US designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. In 1811, Senator John Pope commissioned Latrobe, already…
Ward Hall (Georgetown, Kentucky) · 18.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Prepare to be awestruck! This isn't just another beautiful house; Ward Hall is a monument to Kentucky's antebellum past, a testament to ambition and a bygone era. Built between 1853 and 1857 by Junius Ward, this massive…
Lexington, KY · 19.6 mi · Local history
The rolling hills and fertile soil of central Kentucky drew settlers westward in the late 18th century. This land, where bluegrass thrived, promised prosperity, and the area that would become Lexington was no exception.…

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