The City of Evansville is a unique city --- large enough to offer lots of cultural opportunities but small enough to be hospitable. Evansville is also uniquely located in the heart of the Midwest on the Ohio River, with easy access to many major cities. It is the city of choice for many conventioneers. Evansville is safe, has a rich cultural and historical heritage making it an excellent choice for families as well as businesses.
Location/Roads
Evansville is strategically located in the southwest portion of the State of Indiana near the Illinois and Kentucky borders and the Ohio River.
The City of Evansville is 99 miles from Louisville, Kentucky, 131 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, 150 miles from St. Louis, Missouri and 145 miles from the Indianapolis, Indiana and Frankfort, Kentucky.
Evansville residents use major roadways including I-164 that runs north out of Evansville. I-164 connects with I-64 that runs east to Frankfort, Kentucky and west to St. Louis, Missouri. US-41 travels north/south through Evansville.
Airports
Roughly 100 miles away from Evansville is the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, and the Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 145 miles away. Evansville Regional Airport is a local public use airport that offers connecting flight service.
Terrain
The City of Evansville is located alongside the picturesque Ohio River. The Ohio River begins in Pennsylvania and ends with the conjunction to the Mississippi River. The Ohio River is approximately 981 miles long. Inside the City of Evansville are many natural attractions including Eagle Creek that runs alongside I-164 and Pigeon Creek that is north of the metropolis of Evansville.
Population
According to the University of Evansville, the estimated population of the city is 122,000.
Jobs
The major employment sectors for the City of Evansville include manufacturing, education, health services, and social services. Also included are recreation, food services, arts, and entertainment.
Major employers throughout Evansville include Deaconess Hospital, Mead-Johnson, Toyota, G.E. Plastics, and Whirlpool. Other employers supplying job opportunities include T.J. Maxx, Mission Health Systems, and Alcoa.
Colleges/Universities
City of Evansville offers numerous college and university opportunities including the University of Southern Indiana, Community College of Indiana/Ivy Tech State College, University of Evansville, Indiana Business College, and ITT Technical Institute.
Housing
There are numerous housing opportunities throughout the City of Evansville. Options include single family homes, town houses, land for development, and waterfront homes. Also included are golf homes, ranch style houses, historic homes and new model homes.
The average selling price for homes in Evansville is approximately $115,600. Homes throughout the city are ranging from $75,000 to $800,000 for a prime estate.
Historic Buildings
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial is located approximately 30 miles away in Gentryville. It preserves the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 formative years of his life, from the ages of 7 to 21. He and his family moved to Indiana in 1816 and stayed until 1830 when they moved on to Illinois. Take a fun and education day trip with the kids!
Also in Gentryville is The Colonel William Jones State Historic Site. It is a delicately restored 1834 Federal-design home. Lincoln slept here the night he gave a campaign speech for Henry Clay, the Whig presidential candidate in 1844. The Colonel William Jones State Historic Site creates a rare look into the early development of the State of Indiana.
The James Bethel Gresham Memorial Home was built in honor of the Evansville native, James Bethel Gresham, who was the first casualty of World War I.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The Swonder Ice Arena and Skate Park contains 2 regulation-size rinks that suit hockey players and figure skaters. Those who inline skate or use skateboards can choose between the indoor or outdoor skate parks. The University of Southern Indiana and local high school hockey teams compete weekly at the Swonder Ice Arena.
Evansville Country Club is an 18 hole, private golf course. The course is approximately 6,207 total yards in size. The Evansville Country Club offers lessons, a pro shop, driving range, and snack bar/restaurant.
The Clearcrest Pines Golf Course is a public golf course that contains 18 holes and consists of approximately 6,023 total yards. Clearcrest Pines also supplies a pro shop, club rental, snack bar, and restaurant.
Lincoln State Park consists of roughly 1,747 acres and was established in 1932 in memory of Nancy Hanks Lincoln. Lincoln State Park offers numerous recreational facilities for the enjoyment of individuals of all ages. Facilities include Lake Lincoln, boat rentals, a nature center, cabins, picnic areas, shelters, and trails. The Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum are also in Lincoln State Park.
Special Events/Attractions
The Angel Mounds State Historic Site is recognized nationally as one of the best-preserved prehistoric Native American sites in the United States. Angel Mounds features interactive exhibits that tell the story of the people of the culture who inhabited the area of Evansville from 1100 to 1450 A.D.
Evansville’s annual Germania Maennerchor Volksfest is held in August and is to celebrate the local German heritage with various German foods, drinks, music, and fun.
The Burdette Park and Aquatic Center supplies family fun all year-round. The aquatic center offers four slides, bumper pool, and a recreation area that is great for the water enthusiasts. Burdette Park is home to a world-renowned BMX track, and also offers miniature golf, a fishing lake, tennis courts, and batting cages. There are numerous trails through the park for walking, jogging, or bicycling.
Garden of the Gods is nestled in the Shawnee National Forest in Elizabethtown, Illinois that is roughly 52 miles from Evansville, Indiana. Garden of the Gods has picturesque views, unique rock formations including Camel Rock and Anvil Rock. Hiking, picnicking, and camping are all features at Garden of the Gods. A trail that goes from the main parking lot passes alongside most of the main rock formations. The trail takes approximately 45 minutes to travel.
Indiana's oldest zoo is located in Evansville. The Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden stretches over 70 acres and houses more than 500 different animals. The pathways bloom with exotic and local trees as well as various plants. Exhibits at the Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden include an interactive otter display in the Children's Enchanted Forest and Monkey Ship Bumper Boats. The Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden is open 365 days a year.
Interesting Facts
On January 27, 1847 the City of Evansville was officially incorporated.
The novel The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing written by Evansville-born author Marilyn Durham was the basis of the 1973 movie of the same title starring Burt Reynolds.
On May 23, 1860 in Evansville, a torchlight parade was held in celebration of Abraham Lincoln being nominated for President of the United States.
The City of Evansville was the filming location of the 1992 movie, "A League of Their Own" starring Rosie O’Donnell, Gina Davis, and Madonna.
The City of Evansville is the third largest city in the state of Indiana following Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.
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