Calvert City, Kentucky
Population: 3,800
Located in Marshall County
Business and Industry: Calvert City is situated on the Tennessee River, as is the turnstile for transportation in Marshall County because it has the only industrial river access, mainline railway and interstate highway interchanges in the county. All modes of transportation linking Marshall County with the world must pass through Calvert City. With these advantages, Calvert City possesses excellent resources for industrial development. The city has sixteen industrial plants. Though metallurgical and steel processing plants are present, the major employer remains to be the chemical industry. Collectively these sixteen companies employ approximately 3,800 people. Education: Located within a community committed to its young people, Calvert City's youth receive the best education available. The academic accomplishments of the students prove the quality of the educational system and the dedication the educators possess. Academic emphasis includes an extraordinary array of subjects and activities along with special programs for young people and adults within the community. Focus is placed on providing an environment that prepares and enables all students to be life-long, self-motivated learners. Among the many enrichment programs available throughout a student's life in Calvert City, you will find an excellent sports program offering football, basketball, baseball, track, cross-country, swimming, golf, tennis, and soccer. The high school band is well known for its many appearances in prestigious events including the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena, California, and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City. From drama and choir to media production and technology, the students are consistently challenged and constantly provided with extra curricular activities to expand their knowledge and experiences. Recreation: The finest outdoor recreational facilities in the south central United States are located in our area: Kentucky Dam Village State Park, Lake Barkley State Park and Land Between the Lakes. In the lake area one is provided golf, boating, camping, swimming, fishing, hunting, and many other activities. Calvert City has three city parks providing playground activities, pedestrian trails, picnic areas, softball, baseball, basketball, tennis, and soccer facilities. A 5,000 square foot community building known as the Calvert City Civic Center is provided for year round use. As a highly industrialized area that is complimented by one of America's premiere recreational water lands, Kentucky Lake, Calvert City has provided great jobs and a high standard of living for its residents since 1949.
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