Kaintuck Territory
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Kaintuck Territory was a theme park located near Benton, Kentucky, United States. The park was situated on the east side of U.S. Highway 641, about a mile northeast of U.S. Highway 68. It was largely conducted around an Old West theme. It was built and operated by Walter Sill.[1] The hourly gunfights were little vignettes of the Wild West, complete with people shot off roofs. They were written and directed by Willard W. (Bill) Willingham, a veteran Western movie actor, writer, and stuntman with experience from dozens of movies.[2][3] Movie actor Rory Calhoun was present for the grand opening. It was marketed primarily on a regional basis as a day-trip destination for those living within an easy driving distance. It had a steam train, a stagecoach ride, variety acts such as knife throwing, ventriloquists and magicians,[4] a silent movie palace, and a funhouse. Other activities were Motocross races and Country music concerts.