Richmond, KY

About Richmond

• • Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, known for "Achy Breaky Heart", was born in Flatwoods, near Richmond.
• • The "Kentucky Fried Chicken" name originated at Sanders Cafe in Corbin, south of Richmond.
• • Its location along the historic Wilderness Road established Richmond as a key settlement.
• • Legend says a local ghost named "The Grey Lady" haunts the campus of Eastern Kentucky University.
• • A devastating fire in 1869 destroyed much of Richmond's business district.
• • Named in 1798 for Richmond, Virginia, it was incorporated as a city in 1842.
• • With over 37,000 people, it is one of Kentucky's fastest growing cities.
• • At 948 feet, its elevation provides views of the rolling bluegrass region.
• • Eastern Kentucky University and related services represent a large portion of Richmond's economy.
• • A comforting, small-town feel permeates the air, fostering community connections.
• • The Cincinnati Reds, 85 miles away, won the 1990 World Series against the Oakland A's.
• • Eastern Kentucky University's football team won two Division I-AA national championships.

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