Evansville, Indiana

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Evansville is the third-largest city in Indiana. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County. Located on a gentle horseshoe bend of the Ohio River, on the southern part of the state, it covers 40.8 sq mi (105.6 sq km) and has a population of 117,000 (2011 estimate). The city observes the Central Standard Time (UTC-6) and in summer the Central Daylight Time (UTC-5).

Old Courthouse, Evansville, Indiana
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Evansville is bordered to the south by the Ohio River. It is surrounded by low, undulating hills. It experiences a humid subtropical climate. The summers are hot and humid while the winters are cool cold. Highest temperatures are in July, with the average high reaching 89.4°F (31.89°C) while lowest temperatures are in January, the average low dropping to 22.6°F (-5.2°C). May is the wettest month, with 5.01 in (127.3 mm) of precipitation.

Evansville was founded in 1812 by Hugh McGary, Jr. Two years later, he renamed the settlement Evansville, in honor of Colonel Bob Evans. The city experienced rapid growth in the mid 19th century, due partly to the completion of the Wabash and Erie Canal.

Old Post Office, Evansville, Indiana
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Evansville benefitted from the Second World War, as its factories were used to support the war effort, aircrafts and military ships. The industrial production of the city continued apace after the war, shifting to consumer products. At the same time, its population started moving away from the downtown areas into the suburbs.

Today Evansville is the commercial, medical and service hub for the tri-state region. It has Indiana's first gaming boat, the Casino Aztar, as well as some heavy industries.

Willard Library, Evansville, Indiana
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Visiting Evansville, Indiana

Evansville is served by Interstate 164, which links to Interstate 64 at Elberfeld. It can also be reached from Kentucky on US Highway 41.

Places of Interest in Evansville, Indiana

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