CB Radio Terminology: Cities Part 2 Quiz

Answer: Louisville

Settlers, led by George Rogers Clark and named after King Louis XVI of France, founded Louisville in 1778. Most of the city is located on a wide low flood plain and the Ohio River has flooded the city several times, most notably in 1937 when 70 percent of the city was flooded. Louisville is probably best known for "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports", The Kentucky Derby.

The Derby, the first in the Triple Crown of Horse Racing, was first run in 1875 and has many traditions associated with it.

The winner is draped in roses, mint julep is the drink of choice and all the ladies come dressed in their finest hats. Truckers actually try to dodge the city during Derby Week due to traffic.

Answer: Las Vegas

Las Vegas, (also called "Divorce City") the largest city in Nevada is renowned the world over as the home of gambling and entertainment. The city was established in 1905 but did not become a city until 1911. In 1935 the city legalized gambling and in 1946 the first large casino was opened on what would become The Las Vegas Strip (Bugsy Siegel's Flamingo Hotel).

In 1989 The Mirage, the first of the mega resorts opened and ushered in a whole new era of entertainment, dining, gambling and upscale accommodations. Truckers, of course, love to have stopovers in this city.

Answer: Casper

This term developed from two sources. The first is Casper the Friendly Ghost, a somewhat famous cartoon ghost created in the early 1940's and first appearing as an animated short feature in 1945. The second part of the term is derived from the actual city of Casper, Wyoming. Casper, the town, was founded in the mid 1800s as a fort along The Oregon Trail. Put the fact that there is a ghost named the same as the city and you have "Ghost City".

This city has been popular with truckers as it is nice to have some diversions after a long drive across Wyoming.

Answer: St. Louis

St. Louis is called the "Gateway City" in reference to the large number of settlers who traveled down the Missouri River and traveled west along the Oregon Trail in the 1800s. St. Louis was actually home to a thriving Indian culture, which lasted from 300 AD to 1500 AD called by scientists the Mississippian culture.

In 1673, the French first explored the city and early settlements were in place by 1703. Truckers still look at the city the same as travelers did two hundred years ago; it separates the east from the west.

Answer: Nashville

Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is considered by many to be the home of country music. The city itself was founded by James Robertson in 1779 and originally called Fort Nasborough. Originally the city was an important shipping center, both by water on the Cumberland River and later by numerous railways. Nashville is home to The Grand Ole Opry, which has been broadcasting a weekly radio program since October 5, 1925.

By the 1940s the popularity of country music insured that Nashville was the home of country music. Truckers, of course, love to stop here, country music, honkytonks and plenty of fun to be had.

Answer: Atlanta

Atlanta, the capital and largest city in Georgia was called "Hot Town" (or "Hot Lanta") for two reasons. Atlanta has relatively hot, humid summers with temperatures averaging mid 80s to low 90s. Atlanta also has some of the most diverse and varied nightlife in the southern US, which makes it very popular among truckers. Atlanta was founded in 1842 and incorporated as Atlanta in 1847 as a railroad trade route.

The present day city is a hub of economic activity ranking third in the US in Fortune 500 companies, which have headquarters within the city. Atlanta also is a thriving sports community, with many successful teams, both professional and college.

Answer: Hot Springs

Hot Springs, a medium sized town in Arkansas is best known for its natural stream. This stream flows out of the ground at 147 degrees Fahrenheit. Hernando De Soto was the first European to reach the area the Indians called Valley of the Vapors in 1541.

The Quapaw tribe gave the land to the US in a treaty signed in 1818 and in 1832 the Hot Springs National Park was established. Millions of visitors have gone to Hot Springs over the years to enjoy the therapeutic value of the springs. Although no longer a huge destination for truckers they still like to stop here for the same reasons as everyone else, to relieve some back pains especially.

Answer: Jackson

Jackson, Tennessee has long been a hub of industry involving shipping. Up until the Civil War Jackson was a railroad junction and maintenance home to several railway companies. The city was founded along the Forked Deer River in 1820 and originally called Alexandra, being renamed to honor Andrew Jackson in 1822.

The city developed after the Civil War back into an important city in transporting manufactured goods. This city is often a turn around for truckers, one of those cities where they unload and take off to the next stop.

Answer: Cincinnati

Cincinnati is the third largest city in Ohio. In 1788, John Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson founded the city. Cincinnati was one of the first mid west cities to rapidly grow in population and industry in the early 1800s. It is considered by many to be the first true American city, as not being coastal it was not as heavily influenced by European trade and culture.

The city became known as "The Queen City" or "Queen of the West" in 1820 as its citizens were very proud of its growth and diversity and the nickname has stuck. Truckers enjoy the city as it has numerous sports events and a varied selection of activities, from family fun to bars.

Answer: Little Rock

Little Rock is the capital and most populous city in Arkansas. A settlement there was founded thousands of years ago by Native Americans. The first European to go through the area was Hernando De Soto in 1541. Europeans first settled the area in 1722 by Jean-Baptiste Benard de la Harpe who built a trading post along the Arkansas River beside a small rock outcrop, which he named La Petite Roche (Little Rock).

The present day city is home to a large shipping industry as well as many jobs in the medical field. Little Rock is another of those turn around cities, often truckers would unload, load and be on their way.