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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 it 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 busting local urban myths.
Join us as we write the continuing story of the History of Owensboro.
Thanks!
- Adam Paris
History of Owensboro
Owensboro's history goes here...
History of Daviess County
The first permanent settlement in Daviess County was in 1797/1798 by William Smither, more popularly known as "Bill Smothers"
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Getting started
Consult the User's Guide for information on using the wiki software.