HISTORY TRIVIA GAMES

Our "History of Paducah" Trivia

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Paducah had several radio stations over the years. Which of the following was NOT a Paducah radio station? A) WDXR B) WPAD C) WZFX

The correct answer is B) WPAD

In the early days of Paducah, many tracts of grassy land were donated or made available to the City by community-minded citizens for recreation and refreshment from summer's heat for youngsters and adults alike to enjoy. One, named Captain Bob Noble, made available one of the largest park land sites. How big is this park? A) about eighty acres, B) fifty acres, or C) one hundred ten acres

The correct answer is A) ~80 acres

Paducah was (and still is) home to several drive-in restaurants. Which of the following was NOT a drive-in restaurant in Paducah? A) The 19th Hole, B) Bob's Drive-In, C) Harned's Drive-In, or D) The Chicken Roost

The correct answer is A) The 19th Hole

Paducah had a history of flooding until the flood wall was built in the early 1940's which, along with a natural earthen work flood wall, gives roughly twelve miles of protection from the river. What years did Paducah suffer floods, among others?

1884, 1913 and 1937

Paducah suffered a horrendous ice storm in the 1880's that shut down all activities virtually overnight; electric and telegraph lines collapsed from the weight of the ice. Only the bravest ventured out. What was this storm remembered as? A) Paducah's White Week, B) The Great Ice Blizzard, or C) Colder than Kraut Week

The correct answer is B) The Great Ice Blizzard

Irvin S. Cobb, a famous Paducah writer who went on to write for the Saturday Evening Post, had a sister who ran a business in Paducah for many years. What was the nature of the business she ran? A) a drug store, B) a millinery/hat shop, or C) a pet shop and boutique

The correct answer is C) a pet shop and boutique

There was a famous highway that began in Chicago and went west, and was known as one of the most scenic highways in America. It certainly became iconic! There were a series of red, handmade wooden signs that could be found along its length. What company made and erected the humorous signs? A) Colgate Toothpaste, B) Crisco Shortening, or C) Burma Shave Products

The correct answer is C) Burma Shave Products

The man who founded the area of Paducah called Littleville was named John Little. He made wooden spoke wheels for wagons. John once turned down a business proposition that might have made him millions. What was that proposition? A) Making spoke wheels for Mr. Ford's Model Ts, B) Making landing wheels for airplanes, or C) Making bicycle wheels for the Wright brother's bicycle shop

The correct answer is A) Making spoke wheels for Mr. Ford’s Model Ts

General Lloyd Tilghman was killed during the siege of Vicksburg in the Civil War. He was occupied with trying to help a cannoneer adjust the trajectory of their aim when he was hit with an enemy's cannonball, which almost cut him in two. He died soon after. When did this occur? A) June 1862, B) May 1863, or C) May 1864

The correct answer is B) May 1863

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