The River Discovery Center is located within the oldest surviving antebellum building in Paducah's historic downtown. This two-story, double-pile, brick structure was built in 1843 to house the newly formed branch Bank of Louisville. It later became the original location of Henry A Petter Supply Company. Today, the beautifully restored second floor, the Founders Room, overlooks the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
Our building now serves as a center for children and adults, visitors and tourists to explore the wonders that are our nation's great rivers.