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About Owensboro

Owensboro is a city in the state of Kentucky and it is a part of the Daviess County. It is known for its BBQ Festival, which makes it the Barbecue Capital of the World. The city is also known for its historical importance as it is one of the oldest cities of the state that has maximum number of Native Americans. The Native American culture is still visible in the city. The major attractions of the city include Daviess County Courthouse, Glover Cary Bridge and Military Memorial on the riverfront. The city celebrates Friday after 5 musical and cultural event that attracts actors, musicians and live bands from every corner of the country. The city also celebrates the largest Christmas Parades in the state of Kentucky. The International barbecue festival is the central attraction event of the year. The Paxton Media Group employs the maximum number of people in the city. The Owensboro Public Schools, Daviess County Public Schools and Owensboro's Catholic School are the largest schools of the city. While visiting the city as a tourist, one can visit the places like Ben Hawes State Park, Western Kentucky Botanical Garden and International Bluegrass Music Museum. The famous personalities from the city are Wendell Hampton Ford, John M. Spalding and Johnny Depp.

-- Latest Update 2010/05/13 by freelancer