Louisville?
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Louisville, Kentucky, sits at a crossroads, blending traits of both the Southeast and the Midwest, which sparks debate about its regional identity. Geographically, Kentucky is often grouped with Southern states, and Louisville’s location on the Ohio River reinforces ties to the South, as does its culture, with hallmarks like horse racing, bourbon, and Southern-style cuisine. Historically, Kentucky’s role as a border state during the Civil War also ties it to Southern influences. However, Louisville's proximity to cities like Cincinnati and Indianapolis, its industrial history, and its inclusion in Midwest-centric organizations highlight strong Midwestern ties. The city embodies a mix of Southern charm and Midwestern practicality, making it a unique blend of both regions rather than fitting neatly into one. Depending on the context, Louisville can feel Southeastern, Midwestern, or entirely its own.
Definitely a cross-over city. Having been there a few times for work it does have flavors of both the Midwest and the South...but not really deeply either. The Ohio River Valley is the dividing line and has its own regional feel.
Thanks, Luteseminole.
Oh, in that case:
Louisville, Kentucky, sits at a crossroads,
blending traits of both the Southeast
and the Midwest, which sparks debate
about its regional identity.
Geographically, Kentucky is often grouped
with Southern states, and Louisville’s
location on the Ohio River reinforces
ties to the South, as does its culture,
with hallmarks like horse racing, bourbon,
and Southern-style cuisine.
Historically, Kentucky’s role as a
border state during the Civil War
also ties it to Southern influences.
However, Louisville's proximity to
cities like Cincinnati and Indianapolis,
its industrial history, and its inclusion
in Midwest-centric organizations highlight
strong Midwestern ties.
The city embodies a mix of Southern charm
and Midwestern practicality, making it a
unique blend of both regions rather
than fitting neatly into one.
Depending on the context, Louisville can
feel Southeastern, Midwestern, or entirely its own.
Given that the people who live there pronounce it "lulvil" instead of correctly, I'm going with Southern.
I have a story from Panama city beach about a young lady who took the time one evening to explain me the appropriate pronunciation.
And I don't even remember her name..
I had to work there once a week out of the month for a while...15 some years ago. I stayed at the Hyatt on Jefferson and 4th St. Probably 20 visits. I never ventured too far from 4th street.
I like bourbon. I also like fried chicken. Both seem southern to me. But it is strange that it is in almost Indiana (maybe that says something about Indiana).
Any favorite bourbon taps or chicken joints in this town?
Any favorite bourbon taps or chicken joints in this town?
I don't care. I've hated Louisville since the 1980 Final Four
Louisville is like St. Louis without Anheiser Busch, but with a nicer horse track. Louisville makes the bats and St. Louis uses them.
It’s Lou - a - vull and it’s their home. They get to pronounce it the way they want.
We lived there for two years and my no pic daughter was born there. Natives definitely will say they’re a Southern state, albeit on the border line.
We enjoyed living there and it’s a nice city for families.
Do you think West Virginia is in the southeast?
Of course they do. The rest of us get to make fun of them for it, though.
Louie-ville or Lulvul or Looavul? For that matter how are you supposed to pronounce Louisville, Colorado?
However they choose. My son used to live in Houston County Georgia. They pronounced it House-ton. They would correct you by saying you live in a house not a hoose.
South. Deep South. South East. MidSouth.
Plenty of good transition states and regions that may be in one but not all. Arkansas? Missouri? St Louis? Texas?
Plenty of good transition states and regions that may be in one but not all. Arkansas? Missouri? St Louis? Texas?
Yeah…like it’s MY fault those dumb sonsabitches can’t talk?
I’ve heard accents from SE Missouri that are very Southern but I’ve also heard similar from Southern Illinois, just across from Kentucky.
Texans will tell you they don’t have Southern accents - they have Texas accents. And they’re pretty insistent on that.
Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio are some weird states, with southern accents in the south and great lakes accents in the northern parts.
It’s really the only place I’ve found that consistently has access to all the stuff I want to buy. I never get out of the place without spending hundreds on bourbon.
Illinois is a LONG state, north to south! Cairo and Waukegan are worlds apart!
Bridge between the two. I have driven thru many times and spent a bit of time in the St George (?) area which is a funky/artsy little area.
Driving over the Ohio is kinda inspiring for a guy who has never lived near big rivers.
Hats off to Denny Crum and the Doctors of Dunk. FSU had some great games with them back in the old Metro Conference days and it continues in the ACC.
