Daviess County Map, Kentucky

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Daviess County, Kentucky

Daviess County is located in northwestern Kentucky. It’s home to Owensboro, the state’s fourth-largest city. The Ohio River forms its northern border.
The county sits next to Indiana with U.S. Route 60 and the Audubon Parkway. With a population of around 100,000, it’s mostly a mix of urban and rural landscapes.
If you’re into music, you’ll appreciate the county’s bluegrass roots, celebrated at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The county is also home to the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Daviess County |
County Seat | Owensboro |
Population | Approximately 104,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Owensboro, Whitesville, Maceo, Knottsville, West Louisville |
Interstates and Highways | US-60, US-231, KY-54, I-165 |
FIPS Code | 21-059 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 477 sq mi (Land: 462 sq mi; Water: 15 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Warrick County, Indiana (Northwest), Spencer County, Indiana (Northeast), Hancock County (East), Ohio County (Southeast), McLean County (Southwest), Henderson County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Kentucky |
Coordinates | 37.7452° N, 87.1125° W |
Etymology | Named after Colonel Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe |
Major Landmarks | Smothers Park, Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art |
Website | Daviess County Website |
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