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In reply to the discussion: considering moving to Kentucky [View all]

A Little Weird

(1,754 posts)
5. Have you visited?
Tue Nov 11, 2014, 12:05 AM
Nov 2014

I've lived in Kentucky most of my life but never in the western part. I've heard Paducah and Owensboro are nice.

Much of the state is rural (which can be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it).

There's not a lot of cultural diversity - the vast majority of the state is white and Protestant. Of course there are other races and religions but that is by far the dominant.

When most people think about Kentucky, they are probably either thinking about Appalachian area of Eastern Kentucky (stereotypes = hillbillies and banjos) or the Bluegrass region in central Kentucky (stereotypes = horses and big hats). Western Kentucky is different.

Deliverance was set in Georgia - so no.

I don't think meth is any worse in western KY than anywhere else although I admit I'm no expert.

Very republican in western Kentucky. But we need more democrats - so please come!


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considering moving to Kentucky [View all] onethatcares Nov 2014 OP
Owensboro and Henderson are nice - RoverSuswade Nov 2014 #1
why? MFM008 Nov 2014 #2
Sounds like a wonderful opportunity yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #3
If you can you should move just outside Louisville. Notafraidtoo Nov 2014 #4
Have you visited? A Little Weird Nov 2014 #5
Never before saw anyone mention that James Dickey's 'Deliverance' was set in GA. appalachiablue Nov 2014 #6
I realize this might sound strange onethatcares Nov 2014 #7
ROFL I haven't seen a single banjo since I moved here. proReality Nov 2014 #8
Kentucky is awesome! leftofcool Dec 2014 #9
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