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Walking Tours
Historic Walking Tours
Walking tours may be arranged in advance with the Landmark Association,
P.O. Box 1812, Bowling Green, KY 42102 or (270) 782-0037. Walking
tour brochures are available at information centers.
Bowling Green is fortunate to have eight areas placed
on the National Register of Historic Places and was named a 2006
Dozen Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for HIstoric
Preservation. Composed of commercial, religious and governmental
structures built between 1837 and 1940, the Downtown Commercial
Historic District represents Bowling Green's historic business core.
Four late nineteenth-early twentieth century residential neighborhoods
are represented by the St. Joseph Historic District, Upper East
Main Street Historic District, College Hill District along with
the Magnolia Street Historic District. |
 ShakeRag
Historic District
For a brochure, call (800) 326-7465
The ShakeRag Historic District in the downtown area
is recognized for its significance to African-American history.
Located along the north end of State Street, it was placed on the
National Register and stands as a physical reminder of the accomplishments
the community made during times of social and economic hardship. |
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