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Maysville votes to support petition canceling Woodford County’s "Birthplace of Bourbon" trademark

2616438 · March 13, 2025
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The Board of Commissioners voted to sign on to a petition from Peter Poe seeking cancellation of a Woodford County trademark for the phrase “Birthplace of Bourbon,” citing concerns that a private trademark could limit local tourism messaging; commissioners approved supporting the petition by roll call.

The Maysville Board of Commissioners voted to support a petition to cancel Woodford County’s trademark for the phrase “Birthplace of Bourbon,” joining an effort led by Peter Poe and supported by other county tourism offices.

Tourism director Caitlin Bailey explained that Woodford County filed a trademark and that…

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