Learn About France! The Fleur De Lis and the City of Louisville.

Did you know Louisville and France are actually historically connected? Ever Wondered why you see the Fleur De Lis everywhere you go in Louisville, Kentucky? Ever wonder why Kentuckians get so upset when strangers call the great city "Louis-ville"?

 Digging into the history of Kentucky, Louisville was named after the the great King Louis XIV of France. He assisted in a major war for the colonies Independence. Strangers to the state call the state Louis-ville, rather than the true pronunciation the Kentucky dwellers know so well. To explain this the central city was named after the great king Louis or  in the times of war called king Louie XIV. This is why it is called "Louie- ville" after the great king, rather than "Louis-ville". Now to explain why the Fleur De Lis is everywhere you go and its connection with Louisville. It's connection has to do with King Louie and his assistance. I have learned through research that The Fleur De Lis is actually the symbol of the City of Louisville, it is a French royalty symbol signifying the crown  as a ally .There is also a famous Statue of King Louie that can be found in the city of Louisville outside the down town courthouse that one may read to tell of the nobility and courage the king had assisting Kentucky in their great historical war for Independence.