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Owensboro, Kentucky

Located in Daviess County, Kentucky, Owensboro was founded in 1797. 'Bluegrass Music Capital of the World.'. Last public hanging in the U.S. took place here in 1936.
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Founded 1797 | Population 61,000 | Peak 61,000 (2024) | County Daviess County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Owensboro, Kentucky

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1797 Founded: Ohio River settlement.
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1936 Last Public Hanging: Last public hanging in U.S.
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1936 Natural Disaster: Owensboro was impacted by a significant flooding.
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1973 Bluegrass: Bluegrass Music Capital.
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2010 Modern Era: Owensboro continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Owensboro

May 24, 2016
Kentucky Clerk who Denied Gay Marriage Licenses Face Fines or Jail
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Mar 12, 2016
Kentucky Governor Restores Voting Rights Most Felons
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On March 12, 2016, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed an executive order that restored voting rights to thousa…
Mar 11, 2016
Kentucky Legislature Approves Bible Class Public Schools
FRANKFORT, Ky. — On March 11, 2016, the Kentucky legislature gave the green light to a bill that would let public schools offer …
Feb 3, 2016
Enough Enough Rand Paul Calls Congressional Term Limits
Washington, D.C. – On February 3, 2016, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul took a stand against what he saw as the endless grip of caree…
Nov 24, 2015
Kentucky School Responds Freedom Religions Lawsuit Threat Over Water Tower
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On a crisp November day in 2015, a Kentucky school district found itself in the middle of a heated debate over…
Sep 5, 2015
Rand Paul Demands Congressional Term Limits
Washington, D.C. – September 5, 2015 On a busy Friday in the nation’s capital, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul stirred up the p…

Complete Historical Timeline

1797 Culture
Founded
1936 Crime
Last Public Hanging
1936 Disaster
Natural Disaster
1973 Culture
Bluegrass
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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'Bluegrass Music Capital of the World.'.
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Last public hanging in the U.S. took place here in 1936.
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Famous for unique mutton BBQ tradition.
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Owensboro is located in Daviess County, Kentucky.
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Owensboro was founded in 1797.

Famous People from Owensboro, Kentucky

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Johnny Depp
Actor, Musician · Born Jun 9, 1963 · Age 62
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Nicky Hayden
Motorcycle Racer · Born Jul 30, 1981 · Died May 22, 2017 (age 35)
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Tom Ewell
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Apr 29, 1909 · Died Sep 12, 1994 (age 85)
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Wendell Ford
Politician · Born Sep 8, 1924 · Died Jan 22, 2015 (age 90)
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Stephen F. Cohen
Writer, Historian · Born Nov 25, 1938 · Died Sep 18, 2020 (age 81)

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