2. My Hometown…. Louisville, KY By: Sidney Bennett

3. Facts about Louisville Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark Founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark 16 th largest U.S. city 16 th largest U.S. city

4. Famous Louisvillians Muhammad Ali, boxer Muhammad Ali, boxer Johnny Depp, actor Johnny Depp, actor Tom Cruise, actor Tom Cruise, actor Thomas Edison, inventor Thomas Edison, inventor Colonel Sanders, founder KFC Colonel Sanders, founder KFC

5. The Kentucky Derby The greatest two minutes in sports The greatest two minutes in sports Also known as the “Run for the Roses” Also known as the “Run for the Roses” Mile long race between Thoroughbred horses Mile long race between Thoroughbred horses Held at Churchill Downs Held at Churchill Downs Held on the first Saturday in May annually Held on the first Saturday in May annually

6. The Louisville Slugger The official bat of Major League baseball The official bat of Major League baseball Biggest bat in the world at seven stories tall Biggest bat in the world at seven stories tall Bat factory produces about 1,500 bats per day Bat factory produces about 1,500 bats per day Baseball players go through about 100 bats a year Baseball players go through about 100 bats a year First Louisville Slugger made in 1884 First Louisville Slugger made in 1884

7. Louisville Population Races in Louisville: White Non-Hispanic61.9% Black 33.0% Hispanic 1.9% Two or more races1.7% American Indian 1.7% Other race 1.7% Vietnamese 1.7%