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Active Day of Owensboro is an event venue at 4598 Lucky Strike Loop, Owensboro, KY 42301. It is in Daviess County, about 29 miles from Evansville.
- Address
- 4598 Lucky Strike Loop, Owensboro, KY 42301
- Phone
- (270) 683-6127
- County
- Daviess County
- Highways
- U.S. Route 60, Interstate 165
- Distance
- about 29 miles from Evansville (straight line)
About Owensboro
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, with a population of about 60,000. It sits on a bend of the Ohio River in western Kentucky and covers roughly 20 square miles. The area has a long history, with Native American presence dating back 12,000 years. The first European settler, William Smeathers, arrived in 1797 when the town was called Yellow Banks. It was renamed Owensborough in 1817 after Colonel Abraham Owen, later shortened to Owensboro. The city is known for its bourbon whiskey distilleries, bluegrass music heritage, and manufacturing history. Owensboro is accessible via U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165. Nearby cities include Louisville, about 107 miles northeast.
Getting there
- Highways
- U.S. Route 60, Interstate 165
- Rail and air
- No specific rail or air information provided
- Nearest city
- Louisville, approximately 107 miles northeast
Around Owensboro
- William Smeathers Riverfront Park: Named after the first European settler in Owensboro.
- Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Located near the original site of the Modern Welding Company.
- William Smeathers Riverfront Park: A park named after the first settler, located along the Ohio River.
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Frequently Asked
- Where is Active Day of Owensboro located?
- Active Day of Owensboro is at 4598 Lucky Strike Loop, Owensboro, KY 42301, in Daviess County.
- How do I get to Active Day of Owensboro?
- Owensboro is served by U.S. Route 60, Interstate 165. It is about 29 miles from Evansville.
- What is there to see in Owensboro?
- Places to see in Owensboro include William Smeathers Riverfront Park, Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum, William Smeathers Riverfront Park.
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