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Belle of Louisville / Spirit of Jefferson
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NameBelle of Louisville / Spirit of Jefferson
Brief DescriptionHistoric River Boat Cruises
TypeAttraction
CategoryLouisville Kentucky Aquarium
DescriptionThe Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat in the world. This year she will gracefully turn 90! She is owned by Jefferson County, Metro Louisville.
* The Belle was built in 1914 in Pennsylvania, she was named the Idlewild.
* In 1948 her name was changed to the Avalon, as the Avalon she traveled every
navigable waterway from the Missouri to the East Coast.
* In 1961 she was auctioned to the highest bidder Judge Marlow Cook & Mayor Charles Farnsley. She was towed back to Louisville in a decrepit state, and brought back to running condition by knowledgeable steamboat crew and dedicated volunteers.
The Spirit of Jefferson-
* She was built to look like a historic steamboat.
* The Spirit of Jefferson is actually a diesel-powered riverboat built in 1963 by the Dubuqe (Iowa) Boat and Boiler Company for Streckfuss Steamers, Inc.
* She was originally named the Mark Twain, & operated out of New Orleans, Louisana, as a bayou excursion boat until 1966.
* She was then brought to St. Louis, Missouri; in the early 1970's her name was changed to the Huck Finn.
* In 1995, she was purchased by Jefferson County Judge Executive, David L. Armstrong.
* The Spirit generally runs excursions from 4th & River Road. She travels up & down the Ohio River for special cruises & community events.
Address401 West River Road
CSZLouisville, KY 40202
Websitewww.belleoflouisville.org
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Last Updated7/7/2008
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