Pineville, KY
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About Pineville
- • Bobby Knuckles, a country music artist, hails from Pineville.
- • The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, a celebration of the state flower, began here.
- • Its location along the Cumberland Ford helped Pineville become a transportation hub.
- • A local legend says a panther once roamed the streets of downtown Pineville.
- • The Great Depression heavily impacted the coal-dependent economy, crippling the town.
- • Incorporated in 1799, it derives its name from the pine trees surrounding the area.
- • With roughly 1,600 residents, Pineville's population is smaller than many high schools.
- • Sitting at 1,030 feet, Pineville offers stunning views of the Appalachian Mountains.
- • Healthcare and social assistance provide many Pineville residents with employment.
- • There's a peaceful, small-town feel, like stepping back into a simpler time.
- • The Cincinnati Reds are the closest MLB team, known for their Big Red Machine era.
- • Bell County High School has a historic rivalry with Harlan County in football.