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The "History of Owensboro" Wiki is dedicated to capturing our community’s rich heritage from the widest variety of sources, preserving it in a user-friendly archive and using technology to present history in an exciting, dynamic, and cutting-edge fashion.

Step back in time and experience this area the way it was when your parents or grandparents were young. More fully appreciate how individual historic people, places, and events that have affected our community’s growth and development. Be a contributor to validating or dispelling local urban myths.

Join us as we write the continuing story of the History of Owensboro.

Thanks!
- Adam Paris/AP Imagery

Facebook Group

Join us over for more discussion on the 'History of Owensboro' Facebook group!

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-<strong>MediaWiki has been installed.</strong>
+The "History of Owensboro" Wiki is dedicated to capturing our community’s rich heritage from the widest variety of sources, preserving it in a user-friendly archive and using technology to present history in an exciting, dynamic, and cutting-edge fashion.
-Consult the [//meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software.
+Step back in time and experience this area the way it was when your parents or grandparents were young. More fully appreciate how individual historic people, places, and events that have affected our community’s growth and development. Be a contributor to validating or dispelling local urban myths.
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+Join us as we write the continuing story of the [http://www.historyofowensboro.com History of Owensboro].
-This Wiki began on 9/10/16, and will be updated for eternity. Please check back on a normal basis, and don't forget the search function is very useful!
-}}
-= [[Towns]] =
+Thanks!<br />
-Here are some towns...
+- '' Adam Paris/[http://www.apimagery.com AP Imagery] ''
-== Maceo ==
+==Categories==
-Up 60
+* [[:Category:Towns|Towns]]
+* [[:Category:Businesses|Businesses]]
+* [[:Category:Churches|Churches]]
+* [[:Category:Schools|Schools]]
+* [[:Category:Restaurants|Restaurants]] ''(Under Construction))''
+* [[:Category:Entertainment|Entertainment]] ''(Under Construction))''
+* [[:Category:People|People]]
+* [[:Category:Homes|Homes]]
+* [[:Category:Buildings|Buildings]]
-== St. Joseph ==
+== Facebook Group ==
+Join us over for more discussion on the [http://www.facebook.com/groups/HistoryofOwensboro 'History of Owensboro' Facebook group]!
-== Utica ==
+==Recently Added Pages==
-Little town on 431
+{{Special:Newestpages/-/10}}
-STUPID PAGES
+== Wiki Tutorials ==
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3GwhvavHVE Wiki Setup and Simple Edit]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQLVMeAO30I Wiki - Adding Bold and Italics]
-== Getting started ==
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUbLaQRMT6I Wiki - How to Create a New Page]
-* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Configuration_settings Configuration settings list]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OW5Bpe9gVes Wiki - How to View Edit History]
-* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVPkMmtDkE Wiki - Adding Sections and Sub-Headings]
-* [https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/mediawiki-announce MediaWiki release mailing list]
-* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Localisation#Translation_resources Localise MediaWiki for your language]
-* [//www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Combating_spam Learn how to combat spam on your wiki]