Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2025
Photo caption: “This is a part of an inspection group which looked over Owensboro’s $750,000 sewage treatment plant Tuesday near the river on Ewing Rd. City Manager E. M. Ford is handling a wheel that opens a sluice gate for storm water overflow. From the left, City Engineer Earl Patton; W. A. Johnson, member of the Sewer Commission; Ronald Riggs, …
A full year of local history, right on your wall. This limited-edition 2026 wall calendar features 12 hand-picked, rarely seen black-and-white photographs from Owensboro’s past. Each month highlights a moment in time from our city’s story. 📸 What’s Inside 12 rarely circulated black and white historical photos Printed on high-quality paper. Hanging size 11×17, closed size 8.5×11. Made possible by …
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On February 17, 1956, Eastern Air Lines Flight 156, a Martin 404 N 445A, flipped at the Owensboro Airport on its way from Evansville. The flight, under the command of Captain Robert L. Johnson, was making a landing attempt in challenging weather conditions, characterized by a low cloud ceiling and poor visibility due to rain and fog. During its final …
This post summarizes a Messenger-Inquirer article from 1953 written by Charlotte Baumgarten. Frederica Street The article explored the origins of street names in Owensboro, Kentucky. It noted that the city’s first street was named after a girl, but historical accounts varied regarding her identity. Some believed she was Frederica Ross, the daughter of a prominent landowner, while others speculated that …
