Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro is a city of 60,302 people in Daviess County, Kentucky, founded in 1797.
Why visit Owensboro
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 37 parks and trails, 131 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kentucky Wesleyan College, Brescia University, Callas Sweet Shop and Confederate Monument in Owensboro.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Owensboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Owensboro
Owensboro is a city in Daviess County, Kentucky, United States, of which it is also the county seat. It is the fourth-most populous city in the state. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165 about 107 miles (172 km) southwest of Louisville, and is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The 2020 census had its population at 60,183.
From the Wikipedia article Owensboro, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Kentucky Wesleyan College
School · 1.0 mi
Private Methodist college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Brescia University
School · 0.9 mi
Catholic university in Kentucky, U.S.
Owensboro Community and Technical College
School · 3.3 mi
Public community college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Western Kentucky University-Owensboro
School · 3.5 mi
Public university in Owensboro, Kentucky
4821 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro
Museums and landmarks14
Callas Sweet Shop
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Commercial building in Owensboro, Kentucky
Confederate Monument in Owensboro
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Sculpture in Kentucky, United States of America
Haphazard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Le Vega Clements House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Owensboro, Kentucky
Odd Fellows Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Church building in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Temple Adath Israel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States
Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Former railway station in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Yewell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
House in Owensboro, Kentucky
International Bluegrass Music Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky, US
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds37
Lake Forest Community Park
Park · 4.0 mi
Park with community pool, basketball court, tennis court, and sand volleyball court.
Owensboro Sportscenter
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
1215 Hickman Avenue, Owensboro
25 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes131
El Mercadito LLC
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
Founded in 2017, El Mercadito LLC is a premier Mexican grocery store and taqueria based in Owensboro, KY, that serves the surrounding...
1413 Bosley Road, Owensboro
Su 09:00-20:00, Mo-Sa 09:00-21:00
Azzip Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
3800 Frederica Street, Owensboro
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Ernesto's Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
611 Emory Drive, Owensboro
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
4127 Frederica Street, Owensboro
Su-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:30-24:00
The Creme Coffee House
Cafe · 1.3 mi
Discover The Crème Coffee House, Owensboro's beloved destination for coffee, delectable baked goods, and community connection since 2008.
109 East 2nd Street, Owensboro
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su closed
City Walk
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
222 Allen Street, Owensboro
Su-Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
3750 Frederica Street, Owensboro
Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery · 1.1 mi
3211 State Road 66, Owensboro
Mo-Fr 06:30-18:30; Sa 07:00-16:00; Su off
Moonlite Restaurant
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.7 mi
2840 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro
Mo-Th 09:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-21:30; Su 09:00-15:00
Pizza by the Guy
Restaurant · Pizza · 3.4 mi
3115 Commonwealth Court, Owensboro
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
119 more on the map.
History
Evidence of Native American settlement in the area dates back 12,000 years. Following a series of failed uprisings with British support, however, the last Shawnee were forced to vacate the area before the end of the 18th century.
The first European descendant to settle in Owensboro was frontiersman William Smeathers or Smothers in 1797, for whom the riverfront park is named. The settlement was originally known as "Yellow Banks" from the color of the land beside the Ohio River. In 1817, Yellow Banks was formally established under the name Owensborough, named after Col. Abraham Owen. In 1893, the spelling of the name was shortened to its current Owensboro.
Several distillers, mainly of bourbon whiskey, have been in and around the city of Owensboro. The major distillery still in operation is the Glenmore Distillery Company, now owned by the Sazerac Company. The other distillery, Green River Distilling Company, started in 1885 and is also Owensboro based. It is still in operation today.
From the History section of Owensboro, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship56
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.8 mi
4029 Frederica Street, Owensboro
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Owensboro Catholic High School
School · 0.6 mi
1524 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro
Daviess County Public Schools Board Offices
School · 2.4 mi
4801 Fredica Street, Owensboro
Healthcare13
Owensboro Health Family Medicine Residency Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
811 East Parrish Avenue, Owensboro
Allergy and Asthma Specialists, PSC - Dr. Lee S. Clore Jr, MD & Sara J. Martin, APRN
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
3604 Wathens Crsg, Owensboro
Audubon Area Community Care Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
750 Salem Drive, Owensboro
Map of Owensboro
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 57°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 47°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.3 in | 1.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Calhoun Lock 2 (18 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Daviess County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Sorgho 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Thruston 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Masonville 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Philpot 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Stanley 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Rockport 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Henderson 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Evansville 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Madisonville 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Jasper 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Owensboro2ndStAnn, Smallbones, Public domain
- Owensboro Armory site, Nyttend, Public domain
- Medley House in Owensboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allen Street, Owensboro, in the JZ Moore HD, Nyttend, Public domain
- Owensboro Union Station, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hampden Smith House in Owensboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Steve Ryan from Groveland, California, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Owensboro Carnegie Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 12, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 13, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 11, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral - Owensboro, Kentucky 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Stephen Cathedral interior - Owensboro, Kentucky 14, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Christian Church - Owensboro, Kentucky, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zion UCC - Owensboro, Kentucky, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gillim House in Owensboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Trinity Episcopal Church in Owensboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Third Baptist Church - Owensboro, Kentucky, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haphazard near Owensboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Le Vega Clements House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Owensboro Odd Fellows Building, Nyttend, Public domain
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