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Eastern Airlines Crash – 1956
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 …
Owensboro Street Names
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 …
