Daviess County, Administrative county in Kentucky, US
Daviess County spans 483 square miles in western Kentucky, with Owensboro as its capital and eight additional communities including Whitesville and Knottsville.
The county was formally established in 1815 as part of Kentucky's territorial expansion, marking a period of rapid development in the early nineteenth century.
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office maintains strong connections with local communities through specialized units, task forces, and collaborative law enforcement programs.
The Tax Division processes over 48,000 tax bills annually, manages vehicle inspections, and distributes collected funds to support essential public services across the county.
The county operates with separate elected positions for Sheriff and County Jailer, demonstrating Kentucky's distinct approach to law enforcement administration.
Location: Kentucky
Inception: January 14, 1815
Capital city: Owensboro
Shares border with: Henderson County, McLean County, Ohio County, Hancock County, Spencer County, Warrick County
Website: http://daviessky.org
GPS coordinates: 37.73000,-87.09000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
William H. Natcher Bridge
19.7 km
Glover Cary Bridge
5.7 km
St. Stephen's Cathedral
5 km
Temple Adath Israel
4.9 km
Newburgh Lock and Dam
33.4 km
Yankeetown Site
26.8 km
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
7.1 km
Livermore Bridge
27.6 km
Ellerbusch Site
38.5 km
Haphazard
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Confederate Monument in Owensboro
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
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Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church
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Mathias Sharp House
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Odd Fellows Building
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Spencer County Courthouse
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Joe Pell Building
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Roberts-Morton House
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Felix Grimes House
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Le Vega Clements House
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Yewell House
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Lewisport Masonic Lodge
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Robert C. Beauchamp House
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Griffith-Franklin House
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