Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs, located on Central Avenue in south Louisville, Kentucky, United States, is a Thoroughbred racetrack most famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby annually. It officially opened in 1875, and held the first Kentucky Derby and the first Kentucky Oaks in the same year. Churchill Downs has also hosted the renowned Breeders' Cup on eight occasions, most recently in 2011. Churchill Downs Incorporated owns and operates the racetrack. In 200... More
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Location

Geolocation:

Latitude Longitude
  • 38.2029
  • -85.77
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Listed Site

Designation as Natural or Cultural Site:

Designation Date Listed Category or Criteria
  • Nov 15, 1978
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Architecture

Seating capacity:

  • 50,000
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From the Horse Racing base

Recurring horse races ran here:

Recurring horse race ran here From
  • 1875
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From the U.S. National Register of Historic Places base

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Significant Year:

  • 1875
  • 1894
  • 1895
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