Everything Owensboro is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Owensboro.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q in Owensboro, Kentucky has been smoking mutton since 1963. Western Kentucky is the only place in America with a mutton barbecue tradition, brought by Welsh immigrants who raised sheep. The burgoo — a thick stew of mixed meats and vegetables — is another regional specialty you won't find outside a 50-mile radius. The buffet line is legendary.
3 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Owensboro sits on a bend in the Ohio River, a location that proved crucial to its development. The river provided easy transportation for agricultural goods, primarily tobacco and bourbon, connecting the area to larger…
Moonlite Bar-B-Q in Owensboro, Kentucky has been smoking mutton since 1963. Western Kentucky is the only place in America with a mutton barbecue tradition, brought by Welsh immigrants who raised sheep. The burgoo — a…
Pull over here if you dare! You’re approaching the Mathias Sharp House, a place where a sensational murder trial unfolded, captivating Spencer County and beyond. Not long after this impressive home was built in the…