Appalachian Coal Towns - Hazard, Kentucky Quiz

What river snakes its way through Hazard, Kentucky?

• Tennessee River

• Kentucky River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

Who was Hazard, Kentucky named after?

• Thomas Hazard

• William Hazard

• John Hazard

• Oliver Hazard Perry

When was the city of Hazard officially incorporated?

• 1930s

• 1912

• 1880s

• 1790s

What industry brought prosperity to Hazard in the 1930s and 40s?

• Lumber business

• Agriculture

• Oil industry

• Coal industry

Which hit television show from the 1980s was set in a fictional Hazard County, Georgia?

• The Dukes of Hazzard

• Knight Rider

• The A-Team

• Miami Vice

What is the name of the unique landmark in Hazard, Kentucky that has made appearances on several television shows?

• The Wizard's Castle

• The Giant Peach

• The Mother Goose house

• The Big Chicken

How many people call Hazard, Kentucky home?

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 8,000

Who are some notable figures that have visited Hazard, Kentucky?

• Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe

• Abraham Lincoln, George Washington

• The Beatles, Michael Jackson

• The Clintons, Robert Kennedy

What was the cause of the French-Eversole War that took place in Hazard, Kentucky?

• Religious conflicts

• Disputes over coal or mineral rights

• Jealousy over a woman

• Disputes over land ownership

What event is celebrated each year in downtown Hazard to honor the coal industry heritage?

• Coal Day Festival

• Coal Miner's Carnival

• Miner's Appreciation Day

• Black Gold Festival