Bowling Green, County seat in Warren County, Kentucky.
Bowling Green is a city in Warren County in southern Kentucky, about 100 miles southwest of Louisville. The town spreads across several hills between the Tennessee border to the north and the center of the state.
The town was founded in 1798 as the administrative center of Warren County. Over the 19th century, it grew into an important hub in southern Kentucky.
Western Kentucky University creates an academic influence throughout the city, bringing educational programs and research activities to the local community.
A regional airport lies on the eastern edge of town and connects the area to larger hubs. Main roads run toward Nashville and Louisville, making day trips straightforward.
The university draws international students regularly, giving the streets a youthful character. Many cafes and shops downtown cater to this crowd.
Location: Warren County
Inception: 1798
Elevation above the sea: 1,667 m
Address: Bowling Green, KY, USA
Website: http://bgky.org
GPS coordinates: 36.99292,-86.44287
Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:22
E. A. Diddle Arena
1.5 km
Riverview at Hobson Grove
2.6 kmKentucky Museum
1.1 km
Henry Hardin Cherry Hall
953 m
Confederate Monument of Bowling Green
2.1 kmCapitol Arts Center
186 m
Van Meter Hall
952 m
Eloise B. Houchens Center
503 m
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
1 km
Western Kentucky University Heating Plant
1.3 km
Shake Rag Historic District
873 m
Hines House
487 m
William F. Perry Monument
1.9 km
Warren County Courthouse
47 m
Downtown Commercial District
113 m
First Colored Baptist Church
923 m
Cecilia Memorial Christian Church
402 m
Modern Automotive District
588 m
W.H. Everhardt House
448 m
Bowling Green Organizational Maintenance Shop No. 10
2.4 km
Gordon Wilson Hall
949 m
Riverview at Hobson Grove
2.6 kmUniversity Plaza Theatre
297 mPaul Walker Municipal Golf Course
2 kmCollonade
1.1 kmSouthern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC)
552 mBrass Dancer
1 kmTango Statue
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