Owensboro, River city in Kentucky, United States.
The fourth largest city in Kentucky spans along the Ohio River with numerous parks, recreational areas, and a developed downtown district.
Initially established as Yellow Banks in 1797, the settlement received its current name in 1817 to honor Colonel Abraham Owen.
The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Owensboro chronicles the evolution of bluegrass music through exhibits and performances.
The Owensboro Convention Center provides 92,000 square feet of space for conferences, exhibitions, and community events near the riverfront.
The International Bar-B-Q Festival attracts over 85,000 visitors to Owensboro each year for competitive cooking and barbecue tastings.
Location: Daviess County
Inception: 1797
Elevation above the sea: 120 m
Website: http://owensboro.org
GPS coordinates: 37.75775,-87.11839
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
William H. Natcher Bridge
17.6 km
Glover Cary Bridge
2.5 km
St. Stephen's Cathedral
1.4 km
Temple Adath Israel
1.7 km
Newburgh Lock and Dam
29.5 km
Yankeetown Site
22.9 km
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden
3.1 km
Livermore Bridge
30.5 km
Ellerbusch Site
34.6 km
Haphazard
4.8 km
Confederate Monument in Owensboro
1.8 km
Thompson and Powell Martyrs Monument
19.5 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
2 km
Old Newburgh Presbyterian Church
32.8 km
Mathias Sharp House
15.1 km
Boonville Public Square Historic District
35.2 km
Odd Fellows Building
1.8 km
Trinity Episcopal Church
1.7 km
Spencer County Courthouse
15.3 km
Joe Pell Building
27.5 km
Old Warrick County Jail
35.3 km
Roberts-Morton House
31.4 km
Original Newburgh Historic District
32.7 km
Felix Grimes House
2.7 km
Le Vega Clements House
3 km
Yewell House
1.7 km
Lewisport Masonic Lodge
27.5 km
Robert C. Beauchamp House
33.1 kmReviews
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