Madisonville, Kentucky Hotels

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Madisonville is a city in Hopkins County, Kentucky of the Western Coal Field region. The population was 19,307 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hopkins County. Madisonville is located at 37.332660, -87.502190, approximately 125 miles southwest of Louisville, Kentucky. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 48.0 km² (18.5 mi²). 46.1 km² (17.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (3.94%) is water.

Madisonville is also home to Madisonville Community College, which merged with Madisonville Technical College in 2001. The school is also affiliated with Murray State University, University of Kentucky, and University of Louisville. Because of these university partnerships, the college offers many associate and bachelor degrees that are normally found only at the university level. Madisonville is within a short drive of several four-year colleges and universities in Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

Events of Interest:
Madisonville hosts a large annual Veteran's Day parade. The parade features floats, local marching bands, church groups and other units. The parade route is along U.S. 41 from Waddill Avenue to McCoy Ave. The route passes the Hopkins County Courthouse and many downtown office buildings and businesses. The city also has a Christmas parade in early December.

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