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Evansville (pop
126,272) is the seat of Vanderburgh Co. in southwest Indiana.
Incorporated in 1847, it is an important transportation hub and
a regional cultural and industrial center.
Settled in 1812, the community grew as a river
port, especially after the completion in 1853 of the Wabash and
Erie Canal linking the Ohio River at Evansville with Lake Erie.
It is named for Robert M. Evans (1783-1842), who mapped the area.
The city is the seat of the University of
Evansville (1854), the University of Southern Indiana (1965),
and the Evansville Museum of Arts and Science.
The history of Evansville is preserved in
its remarkable historic architecture. A walking or trolley tour
of any of several national historic districts will allow you
to experience first-hand the lives and times of our ancestors.
Downtown features a number of architectural
jewels, including the Old Post Office and the Old Courthouse.
For tour information, contact the Evansville Convention and Visitors
Bureau (812-425-5402).
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