Curdsville, Kentucky - Revision history

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20th Century History

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	\|T.S. Abrams \|\| General Store		\|T. S. Abrams \|\| General Store
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	\|William Bernard \|\| ~~bricks mason~~		\|William Bernard \|\| Brick Mason
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	\|Bethel and Bro. \|\| ~~brick mason~~		\|Bethel and Bro. \|\| Brick Mason
	\|- James Bethel \|\| ~~carpenter~~		\|-
			\|James Bethel \|\| Carpenter
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	\|Mack Brown \|\| ~~blacksmith~~		\|Mack Brown \|\| Blacksmith
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	\|Freed Cask \|\| ~~shoemaker~~		\|Freed Cask \|\| Shoemaker
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	\|J. F. Cummins \|\| ~~school teacher~~		\|J. F. Cummins \|\| School Teacher
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	\|Erwin and Bro. \|\| ~~saloon~~ and ~~livery stable~~		\|Erwin and Bro. \|\| Saloon and Livery Stable
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	\|Emanuel Fenwick \|\| ~~livery stable~~		\|Emanuel Fenwick \|\| Livery Stable
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	\|William Goodman \|\| ~~hotel~~		\|William Goodman \|\| Hotel
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	\|Heavrin and Bro. \|\| ~~physicians~~		\|Heavrin and Bro. \|\| Physicians
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	\|Hugh Derr and Co. \|\| ~~tobacconists~~		\|Hugh Derr and Co. \|\| Tobacconists
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	\|Rev. G. W. Lathom \|\| ~~pastor~~ ME Church		\|Rev. G. W. Lathom \|\| Pastor ME Church
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	\|Layson & State \|\| ~~livery stable~~		\|Layson & State \|\| Livery Stable
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	\|Samuel Likens \|\| ~~grocery~~		\|Samuel Likens \|\| Grocery
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	\|John Litler \|\| ~~tinner~~		\|John Litler \|\| Tinner
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	\|H. H. McCain \|\| ~~general store~~		\|H. H. McCain \|\| General Store
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	\|Williams Moseley \|\| ~~blacksmith~~		\|Williams Moseley \|\| Blacksmith
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	\|J. B. Morse \|\| Postmaster		\|J. B. Morse \|\| Postmaster
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	\|Mrs. John Oldham \|\| ~~owner of the ferry~~		\|Mrs. John Oldham \|\| Ferry Owner
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	\|Finis Osborne \|\| ~~hotel~~		\|Finis Osborne \|\| Hotel
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	\|J. B. Osborne \|\| ~~sawmill~~		\|J. B. Osborne \|\| Sawmill
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	\|Henry Reynolds \|\| ~~silversmith~~		\|Henry Reynolds \|\| Silversmith
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	\|J. W. Reynolds \|\| ~~drug store~~		\|J. W. Reynolds \|\| Drug Store
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	\|P. C. Steele \|\| ~~saloon~~		\|P. C. Steele \|\| Saloon
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	\|Rv. B. F. Swindler \|\| ~~pastor~~ Baptist Church		\|Rv. B. F. Swindler \|\| Baptist Church Pastor
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	\|J. M. Welden \|\| ~~weigh master.~~		\|J. M. Welden \|\| Weigh Master
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	* In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.		* In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.
	* In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.		* In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.
	* On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.		* On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.
	* R. K. Hagan, a tobacco buyer located in Curdsville, sold the season’s entire purchase of 800,000 pounds to three Owensboro dealers. Imperial Tobacco Company bought 70,000 pounds, American Tobacco Company bought 600,000 pounds and Richard O’Flynn 130,000 pounds. It was all shipped out on boats to Owensboro.		* R. K. Hagan, a tobacco buyer located in Curdsville, sold the season’s entire purchase of 800,000 pounds to three Owensboro dealers. Imperial Tobacco Company bought 70,000 pounds, American Tobacco Company bought 600,000 pounds and Richard O’Flynn 130,000 pounds. It was all shipped out on boats to Owensboro.
	* On September 2, 1904, Tom Oldham was killed in Ed Orkeis saloon. According to the Messenger, the two had trouble of long standing. A few hours previous to the killing, Oldham and another man engaged in a fight. Orkeis went to Owensboro the next morning to turn himself in. Oldham kept a hotel and the ferry at Curdsville. Orkeis drove harness horses for a number of years before he got into the saloon business.		* On September 2, 1904, Tom Oldham was killed in Ed Orkeis saloon. According to the Messenger, the two had trouble of long standing. A few hours previous to the killing, Oldham and another man engaged in a fight. Orkeis went to Owensboro the next morning to turn himself in. Oldham kept a hotel and the ferry at Curdsville. Orkeis drove harness horses for a number of years before he got into the saloon business.
	* Across Panther Creek was located about 30 acres of fire clay which would be interesting to tile and brick makers, he observed, while 2 miles from the town the Utopia Coal Mine furnished coal to the town and businesses for local merchants. The town, he concluded, was surrounded by “an exceptionally fertile and desirable agricultural section, even more productive than the $100 to $200 per acre land between Owensboro and Sorgho.		* Across Panther Creek was located about 30 acres of fire clay which would be interesting to tile and brick makers, he observed, while 2 miles from the town the Utopia Coal Mine furnished coal to the town and businesses for local merchants. The town, he concluded, was surrounded by “an exceptionally fertile and desirable agricultural section, even more productive than the $100 to $200 per acre land between Owensboro and Sorgho.

	===== Fire of 1921 =====		===== Fire of 1921 =====
	In 1921, fire swept through the business block in Curdsville. Two business houses and a residence were lost along with several other businesses, including a large tobacco factory. The Messenger reported that the loss was only prevented from being heavier by the work of the bucket brigade of men, women and children who commandeered every bucket in the town and soaked nearby buildings. One of the buildings was the poolroom and the other was the barbershop and soft drink stand. Wallace Burns had a 5 room house burn down but the neighbors did get all the furniture out. J.M. Collger owned the poolroom. Andrew Allen owned a shop next to the pool room and had some small damage as well as Lucian Clements. The trees in front of the large tobacco factory helped to protect the factory. The store of W.T. O’Bryan which joined the two stores was saved by the work of the fire brigade. When the fire was discovered, those who arrived said there was a strong odor of coal oil. It was claimed that the building had been the hang out for a number of bootleggers who had been operating in and around Curdsville.		In 1921, fire swept through the business block in Curdsville. Two business houses and a residence were lost along with several other businesses, including a large tobacco factory. The Messenger reported that the loss was only prevented from being heavier by the work of the bucket brigade of men, women and children who commandeered every bucket in the town and soaked nearby buildings. One of the buildings was the poolroom and the other was the barbershop and soft drink stand. Wallace Burns had a 5 room house burn down but the neighbors did get all the furniture out. J.M. Collger owned the poolroom. Andrew Allen owned a shop next to the pool room and had some small damage as well as Lucian Clements. The trees in front of the large tobacco factory helped to protect the factory. The store of W.T. O’Bryan which joined the two stores was saved by the work of the fire brigade. When the fire was discovered, those who arrived said there was a strong odor of coal oil. It was claimed that the building had been the hang out for a number of bootleggers who had been operating in and around Curdsville.

	== Decline of Curdsville ==		== Decline of Curdsville ==
	When automobiles replaced the paddle wheelers, the trade shifted to Owensboro. Many stores closed and the population decreased.		When automobiles replaced the paddle wheelers, the trade shifted to Owensboro. Many stores closed and the population decreased.

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	[[File:Curdsville_Map_-_1876.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Detailed Map of Curdsville in 1876]]		Perhaps the best description of Curdsville was by a Chicago railroad promoter, A.L. Frank, who was trying to drum up interest in building an interurban line from Owensboro to Calhoun early in the century. He described Curdsville in 1907 as having a population of 275, with a rural population in the area of 2,835. The town, he reported, “has 3 general stores, on drug store, a post office, hotel, 2 physicians, 2 churches, and a two story school house, a ferry across the Green River, a branch of State Bank of Kentucky of Owensboro and a tobacco factory.” The businesses were supplied “about evenly” between the Green River packets and hacks and wagons from Owensboro.[[File:Curdsville_Map_-_1876.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Detailed Map of Curdsville in 1876]]

	== Founding Families ==		== Founding Families ==
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	Rapier then started the Rapier Grain and Seed Company in Owensboro, which eventually became Owensboro Grain Company.		Rapier then started the Rapier Grain and Seed Company in Owensboro, which eventually became Owensboro Grain Company.

			== 20th Century History ==
	In the 1900 Gazetteer listed the following names of Curdsville residents:		In the 1900 Gazetteer listed the following names of Curdsville residents:

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	\|Bethel and Bro. \|\| brick mason		\|Bethel and Bro. \|\| brick mason
	\|-James Bethel \|\| carpenter		\|- James Bethel \|\| carpenter
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	\|Mack Brown \|\| blacksmith		\|Mack Brown \|\| blacksmith
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	\|J. M. Welden \|\| weigh master.		\|J. M. Welden \|\| weigh master.
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	In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.

	In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.		===== Martine Yewell Tompkins =====
	On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.		Martine Yewell Tompkins moved to Curdsville in the 1960’s and was likely the most famous person to live in Curdsville to date. She had a riverfront house on First Street and made a habit of waving to the towboat crews who were pushing barges of coal heading down the Green River. She was the first woman in Daviess County to drive an automobile. Tompkins was also Assistant Secretary of State and Deputy State Treasurer under Governor A. B. “Happy” Chandler.
	R. K. Hagan, a tobacco buyer located in Curdsville, sold the season’s entire purchase of 800,000 pounds to three Owensboro dealers. Imperial Tobacco Company bought 70,000 pounds, American Tobacco Company bought 600,000 pounds and Richard O’Flynn 130,000 pounds. It was all shipped out on boats to Owensboro.		In 1974, the Governor, Wendell Ford, gave her the honorary title of Admiral of Green River. Martine Tompkins died in March, 1998 and lived to be 109 years old
	On September 2, 1904, Tom Oldham was killed in Ed Orkeis saloon. According to the Messenger, the two had trouble of long standing. A few hours previous to the killing, Oldham and another man engaged in a fight. Orkeis went to Owensboro the next morning to turn himself in. Oldham kept a hotel and the ferry at Curdsville. Orkeis drove harness horses for a number of years before he got into the saloon business.
	Perhaps the best description of Curdsville was by a Chicago railroad promoter, A.L. Frank, who was trying to drum up interest in building an interurban line from Owensboro to Calhoun early in the century. He described Curdsville in 1907 as having a population of 275, with a rural population in the area of 2,835. The town, he reported, “has 3 general stores, on drug store, a post office, hotel, 2 physicians, 2 churches, and a two story school house, a ferry across the Green River, a branch of State Bank of Kentucky of Owensboro and a tobacco factory.” The businesses were supplied “about evenly” between the Green River packets and hacks and wagons from Owensboro. Frank reported that the town was an important shipping point. One stack buyer reported that between May 1 and October 7, 1905, he had shipped 1,260 hogs and 248 sheep to Evansville by packet. Two sets of wagons and stock scales were available at the buyer’s yard.		=== Notable Dates ===
	Across Panther Creek was located about 30 acres of fire clay which would be interesting to tile and brick makers, he observed, while 2 miles from the town the Utopia Coal Mine furnished coal to the town and businesses for local merchants. The town, he concluded, was surrounded by “an exceptionally fertile and desirable agricultural section, even more productive than the $100 to $200 per acre land between Owensboro and Sorgho.		* In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.
	In 1921, fire swept through the business block in Curdsville. Two business houses and a residence were lost along with several other businesses, including a large tobacco factory. The Messenger reported that the loss was only prevented from being heavier by the work of the bucket brigade of men, women and children who commandeered every bucket in the town and soaked nearby buildings.		* In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.
	One of the buildings was the poolroom and the other was the barbershop and soft drink stand. Wallace Burns had a 5 room house burn down but the neighbors did get all the furniture out. J.M. Collger owned the poolroom. Andrew Allen owned a shop next to the pool room and had some small damage as well as Lucian Clements. The trees in front of the large tobacco factory helped to protect the factory. The store of W.T. O’Bryan which joined the two stores was saved by the work of the fire brigade. When the fire was discovered, those who arrived said there was a strong odor of coal oil. It was claimed that the building had been the hang out for a number of bootleggers who had been operating in and around Curdsville.		* On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.
	When ~~the new mode of transportation~~ replaced the paddle wheelers, the trade shifted to Owensboro. Many stores closed and the population decreased.		* R. K. Hagan, a tobacco buyer located in Curdsville, sold the season’s entire purchase of 800,000 pounds to three Owensboro dealers. Imperial Tobacco Company bought 70,000 pounds, American Tobacco Company bought 600,000 pounds and Richard O’Flynn 130,000 pounds. It was all shipped out on boats to Owensboro.
			* On September 2, 1904, Tom Oldham was killed in Ed Orkeis saloon. According to the Messenger, the two had trouble of long standing. A few hours previous to the killing, Oldham and another man engaged in a fight. Orkeis went to Owensboro the next morning to turn himself in. Oldham kept a hotel and the ferry at Curdsville. Orkeis drove harness horses for a number of years before he got into the saloon business.
			* Across Panther Creek was located about 30 acres of fire clay which would be interesting to tile and brick makers, he observed, while 2 miles from the town the Utopia Coal Mine furnished coal to the town and businesses for local merchants. The town, he concluded, was surrounded by “an exceptionally fertile and desirable agricultural section, even more productive than the $100 to $200 per acre land between Owensboro and Sorgho.

			===== Fire of 1921 =====
			In 1921, fire swept through the business block in Curdsville. Two business houses and a residence were lost along with several other businesses, including a large tobacco factory. The Messenger reported that the loss was only prevented from being heavier by the work of the bucket brigade of men, women and children who commandeered every bucket in the town and soaked nearby buildings. One of the buildings was the poolroom and the other was the barbershop and soft drink stand. Wallace Burns had a 5 room house burn down but the neighbors did get all the furniture out. J.M. Collger owned the poolroom. Andrew Allen owned a shop next to the pool room and had some small damage as well as Lucian Clements. The trees in front of the large tobacco factory helped to protect the factory. The store of W.T. O’Bryan which joined the two stores was saved by the work of the fire brigade. When the fire was discovered, those who arrived said there was a strong odor of coal oil. It was claimed that the building had been the hang out for a number of bootleggers who had been operating in and around Curdsville.

			== Decline of Curdsville ==
			When automobiles replaced the paddle wheelers, the trade shifted to Owensboro. Many stores closed and the population decreased.

	The 1937 flood caused the last big decline in the growth of Curdsville; the record breaking flood water surrounded the town. Some people had to boat to Sorgho to get their supplies. Three underground mines across the river were put out of business. Several of the miners lived in Curdsville. The Curdsville Ferry closed in 1942.		The 1937 flood caused the last big decline in the growth of Curdsville; the record breaking flood water surrounded the town. Some people had to boat to Sorgho to get their supplies. Three underground mines across the river were put out of business. Several of the miners lived in Curdsville. The Curdsville Ferry closed in 1942.
	Martine Yewell Tompkins moved to Curdsville in the 1960’s. She had a riverfront house on First Street and made a habit of waving to the towboat crews who were pushing barges of coal heading down the Green River. She was the first woman in Daviess County to drive an automobile. Tompkins was also Assistant Secretary of State and Deputy State Treasurer under Governor A. B. “Happy” Chandler.		.
	~~In 1974, the Governor, Wendell Ford, gave her the honorary title of Admiral of Green River. Martine Tompkins died in March, 1998 and lived to be 109 years old~~.
	By the 1970’s, Curdsville was more of a place to live in quiet times. The only business was the Calhoun Grocery along with the Post Office run by Mrs. Pauline Wahl for over 30 years.		By the 1970’s, Curdsville was more of a place to live in quiet times. The only business was the Calhoun Grocery along with the Post Office run by Mrs. Pauline Wahl for over 30 years.
	In 1978, the one lane iron bridge at Panther Creek was replaced by a new two lane concrete bridge. It was moved several hundred feet towards the river and now come in on Dick Street and now is known as the Curdsville Delaware Road.		In 1978, the one lane iron bridge at Panther Creek was replaced by a new two lane concrete bridge. It was moved several hundred feet towards the river and now come in on Dick Street and now is known as the Curdsville Delaware Road.
	In the 1990’s, the Daviess county Fiscal Court wanted to change the name of the streets because of the 911 emergency telephone service. Two of the residences, Wendell Mattingly and Max Bishop wanted to keep the old names because of the history of the town. They took the town’s case to the Commission meeting.		In the 1990’s, the Daviess county Fiscal Court wanted to change the name of the streets because of the 911 emergency telephone service. Two of the residences, Wendell Mattingly and Max Bishop wanted to keep the old names because of the history of the town. They took the town’s case to the Commission meeting.
	In August 2008, another piece of history was done away with. The Post Office closed on August 1. The town had about 45 Post Office boxes. The nearest Post Office was at Maple Mount in Mount St. Joseph.		In August 2008, another piece of history was done away with. The Post Office closed on August 1. The town had about 45 Post Office boxes. The nearest Post Office was at Maple Mount in Mount St. Joseph. In December, 2013, the old Ellendale racetrack ticket office was removed from the home where it started in 1894 and was moved to Owensboro.
	Today Curdsville remains as a small residential town with two churches, and one small grocery store. Few indications remain of its commercial past. Yet today, Curdsville stands as a reminder of a town that once was one of the first settlements of Daviess County and an important commercial center when the river packets steamed down the Green River.
	In December, 2013, the old Ellendale racetrack ticket office was removed from the home where it started in 1894 and was moved to Owensboro.

	~~Ravinia~~		== Curdsville Today ==
	~~About a mile east of~~ Curdsville ~~there was~~ a ~~place once called Ravinia~~. ~~It received that name because~~ of ~~the three immense ravines that geologists claimed were once the bed of the Green River in prehistoric times~~. ~~This was reported in the 1943 Messenger.~~		Today Curdsville remains as a small residential town with two churches, and one small grocery store. Few indications remain of its commercial past. Yet today, Curdsville stands as a reminder of a town that once was one of the first settlements of Daviess County and an important commercial center when the river packets steamed down the Green River.
	~~Ravinia was the site~~ of ~~the summer home of W.A. Steele along the Green River untouched by civilization for years. The Green River obtained its name from the green reflection of the tall trees~~ that ~~lined its banks. In days gone by, Ravinia~~ was the ~~favorite spot~~ of ~~Owensboro society. The trees~~ and ~~vegetation were not native to this part of~~ the ~~county. Giant bald cypress native to southern states abound, seeds were probably brought here centuries ago in some great flood, according to naturalists who had visited~~ the Green River.

	'''Source:''' ''Article by Grady Ebehlar''		'''Source:''' ''Article by Grady Ebehlar''
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	In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.		In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.

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 	In the 1900 Gazetteer listed the following names of Curdsville residents:
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-	; William Bernard, bricks mason; Bethel and Bro., brick mason; James Bethel, carpenter; Mack Brown, blacksmith; Freed Cask, shoemaker; J. F. Cummins, school teacher; Erwin and Bro., saloon and livery stable; Emanuel Fenwick, livery stable; William Goodman, hotel; Heavrin and Bro., physicians; Hugh Derr and Co., tobacconists; Rev. G. W. Lathom, pastor ME Church; Layson & State, livery stable; Samuel Likens, grocery; John Litler, tinner; H. H. McCain, general store; Williams Moseley, blacksmith; J. B. Morse, Postmaster; Mrs. John Oldham, owner of the ferry; Finis Osborne, hotel; J. B. Osborne, sawmill; Henry Reynolds, silversmith; J. W. Reynolds, drug store; P. C. Steele, saloon; Rv. B. F. Swindler, pastor Baptist Church; and J. M. Welden, weigh master.
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 In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville.  It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000.  Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock.  Witt became cashier of the bank.  The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.

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 Curdsville Precinct was first settled by William Glenn in 1797 on the north side of panther Creek about 3 miles from the Green River.  He raised a family of nine children.  His son William was a Colonel of Militia, a representative in the Legislature and Sheriff of Daviess County.
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 	About a mile east of Curdsville there was a place once called Ravinia.  It received that name because of the three immense ravines that geologists claimed were once the bed of the Green River in prehistoric times.  This was reported in the 1943 Messenger.
 	Ravinia was the site of the summer home of W.A. Steele along the Green River untouched by civilization for years.  The Green River obtained its name from the green reflection of the tall trees that lined its banks.  In days gone by, Ravinia was the favorite spot of Owensboro society.  The trees and vegetation were not native to this part of the county.  Giant bald cypress native to southern states abound, seeds were probably brought here centuries ago in some great flood, according to naturalists who had visited the Green River.

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	Curdsville Precinct was first settled by William Glenn in 1797 on the north side of panther Creek about 3 miles from the Green River. He raised a family of nine children. His son William was a Colonel of Militia, a representative in the Legislature and Sheriff of Daviess County.		Curdsville Precinct was first settled by William Glenn in 1797 on the north side of panther Creek about 3 miles from the Green River. He raised a family of nine children. His son William was a Colonel of Militia, a representative in the Legislature and Sheriff of Daviess County.

	Glenn was among the first men to settle in what became Daviess County. He bought 1200 acres of land and built a log cabin close by what is now called Glenn’s Bridge on Hwy. 56. He was a close friend of Bill Smothers. Glenn was one of the six original commissioners appointed in 1815 by the governor of Kentucky to select a place for the permanent county seat for newly formed Daviess County.		Glenn was among the first men to settle in what became Daviess County. He bought 1200 acres of land and built a log cabin close by what is now called Glenn’s Bridge on Hwy. 56. He was a close friend of Bill Smothers. Glenn was one of the six original commissioners appointed in 1815 by the governor of Kentucky to select a place for the permanent county seat for newly formed Daviess County.
	Curdsville’s beginning dates back to 1818 when George Husk built a cabin where Panther Creek flows into the Green River. The town was named after H. T. Curd of the firm of H.T. Curd and Co. of Louisville, who gave Aprilla Spray a barrel of whiskey to name Curdsville in his honor. Spray settled there in 1842 and ran a shop several years and operated the first store in Curdsville. He became the first Postmaster when the Post Office opened in 1855. That same year a ferry was established across Green River at Curdsville by Madison Priest of Henderson County. Four years later John Eads came and cleared four acres. His wife died shortly and Eads decided to leave. John Traverse purchased his place. Mr. Spray and two men, a Mr. Allen and a Mr. Brown built houses and opened the second store. Six years later financial circumstances forced them to close. In 1852, the community had the first blacksmith shop built and owned by Calvin Bennett.		Curdsville’s beginning dates back to 1818 when George Husk built a cabin where Panther Creek flows into the Green River. The town was named after H. T. Curd of the firm of H.T. Curd and Co. of Louisville, who gave Aprilla Spray a barrel of whiskey to name Curdsville in his honor. Spray settled there in 1842 and ran a shop several years and operated the first store in Curdsville. He became the first Postmaster when the Post Office opened in 1855. That same year a ferry was established across Green River at Curdsville by Madison Priest of Henderson County. Four years later John Eads came and cleared four acres. His wife died shortly and Eads decided to leave. John Traverse purchased his place. Mr. Spray and two men, a Mr. Allen and a Mr. Brown built houses and opened the second store. Six years later financial circumstances forced them to close. In 1852, the community had the first blacksmith shop built and owned by Calvin Bennett.
	Situated on the Green River about 14 miles from Owensboro, Curdsville became a booming town because of the river trade and traffic.		Situated on the Green River about 14 miles from Owensboro, Curdsville became a booming town because of the river trade and traffic.

	In August, 1881 the old wooden Mattingly bridge, approximately one mile from Curdsville, was replaced by a one lane iron bridge and was over 200feet long crossing Panther Creek.		In August, 1881 the old wooden Mattingly bridge, approximately one mile from Curdsville, was replaced by a one lane iron bridge and was over 200feet long crossing Panther Creek.
	According to the 1883 history book, the town had four grocery stores, a drug store, hardware store, fire department, two saloons, a coffin factory, livery stable, a jail, a two story hotel and a tobacco factory. It had a physician, a lawyer, an undertaker, police judge, town marshal and five trustees.		According to the 1883 history book, the town had four grocery stores, a drug store, hardware store, fire department, two saloons, a coffin factory, livery stable, a jail, a two story hotel and a tobacco factory. It had a physician, a lawyer, an undertaker, police judge, town marshal and five trustees.
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	In the 1900 Gazetteer listed the following names of Curdsville residents: T. S. Abrams, General Store; William Bernard, bricks mason; Bethel and Bro., brick mason; James Bethel, carpenter; Mack Brown, blacksmith; Freed Cask, shoemaker; J. F. Cummins, school teacher; Erwin and Bro., saloon and livery stable; Emanuel Fenwick, livery stable; William Goodman, hotel; Heavrin and Bro., physicians; Hugh Derr and Co., tobacconists; Rev. G. W. Lathom, pastor ME Church; Layson & State, livery stable; Samuel Likens, grocery; John Litler, tinner; H. H. McCain, general store; Williams Moseley, blacksmith; J. B. Morse, Postmaster; Mrs. John Oldham, owner of the ferry; Finis Osborne, hotel; J. B. Osborne, sawmill; Henry Reynolds, silversmith; J. W. Reynolds, drug store; P. C. Steele, saloon; Rv. B. F. Swindler, pastor Baptist Church; and J. M. Welden, weigh master.		In the 1900 Gazetteer listed the following names of Curdsville residents: T. S. Abrams, General Store; William Bernard, bricks mason; Bethel and Bro., brick mason; James Bethel, carpenter; Mack Brown, blacksmith; Freed Cask, shoemaker; J. F. Cummins, school teacher; Erwin and Bro., saloon and livery stable; Emanuel Fenwick, livery stable; William Goodman, hotel; Heavrin and Bro., physicians; Hugh Derr and Co., tobacconists; Rev. G. W. Lathom, pastor ME Church; Layson & State, livery stable; Samuel Likens, grocery; John Litler, tinner; H. H. McCain, general store; Williams Moseley, blacksmith; J. B. Morse, Postmaster; Mrs. John Oldham, owner of the ferry; Finis Osborne, hotel; J. B. Osborne, sawmill; Henry Reynolds, silversmith; J. W. Reynolds, drug store; P. C. Steele, saloon; Rv. B. F. Swindler, pastor Baptist Church; and J. M. Welden, weigh master.
	In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.		In September, 1903, P. M. Whitt of Hanson organized a bank at Curdsville. It was called the Bank of Curdsville and had a capital stock of $15,000. Witt put up half and H. H. McCain, J. H. Cain, George Roberts, and J. W. Reynolds put up $5250 worth of stock. Witt became cashier of the bank. The Messenger noted that Curdsville was very wealthy vicinity and the bank would doubtlessly prosper.

	In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.		In 1904, Dr. William Tyler, Sr. practiced medicine in Curdsville with his brother in law, J.H. McCain. He also was the house physician for Mt. St. Joseph while living in Curdsville. He moved to Owensboro in 1923 and practiced with Dr. W.F. Stirman.
	On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.		On August 10, 1904, the Owensboro City Railroad filed amended articles of incorporation increasing its capital stock, and authorizing the extension of its line from Owensboro west to Curdsville by way of the Dean Coal Mine for a total of 16 miles. This was never built.
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	Ravinia was the site of the summer home of W.A. Steele along the Green River untouched by civilization for years. The Green River obtained its name from the green reflection of the tall trees that lined its banks. In days gone by, Ravinia was the favorite spot of Owensboro society. The trees and vegetation were not native to this part of the county. Giant bald cypress native to southern states abound, seeds were probably brought here centuries ago in some great flood, according to naturalists who had visited the Green River.		Ravinia was the site of the summer home of W.A. Steele along the Green River untouched by civilization for years. The Green River obtained its name from the green reflection of the tall trees that lined its banks. In days gone by, Ravinia was the favorite spot of Owensboro society. The trees and vegetation were not native to this part of the county. Giant bald cypress native to southern states abound, seeds were probably brought here centuries ago in some great flood, according to naturalists who had visited the Green River.

			'''Source:''' ''Article by Grady Ebehlar''
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