Ashland, KY
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About Ashland
- • Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, famous for "Achy Breaky Heart," hails from Ashland.
- • Armco, a major steel company, was founded in Ashland, shaping its industrial landscape.
- • Iron production put Ashland on the map, fueling its early growth and development.
- • Ashland hosted a brief stint as a filming location for the film "Stripes" in 1981.
- • The Ohio River flood of 1937 devastated Ashland, prompting extensive flood control measures.
- • Named after Henry Clay's estate, it was established in 1854.
- • With about 20,000 people, it is smaller than nearby Huntington, WV.
- • Sitting 554 feet above sea level, the terrain is rolling and slightly hilly.
- • Healthcare and social assistance sectors employ many Ashland residents.
- • Ashland feels like a resilient, close-knit community with a strong sense of history.
- • The Cincinnati Bengals, roughly 2 hours away, reached Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
- • Ashland Blazer High School has a rich basketball history, winning multiple state championships.