Owensboro in Daviess County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Russell S. Shifley

1989-1987

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

1. Russell S. Shifley Marker

Inscription.
This park is dedicated to Russell Shifley in honor of his 56 years of service to the City of Owensboro. This man was employed by the City of Owensboro in 1917, and served as Superintendent of the Sewer and Street Department from 1930-1971. During this period of rapid growth for the City, he was personally responsible for the construction of many miles of sewers and streets and because of his unusual skill and dedication, the citizens of Owensboro were saved millions of dollars.

As a City Commissioner from 1972 to 1976, he was personally responsible for the complete renovation and reconstruction of Veach Road, Leitchfield Road, Crabtree Avenue and a portion of Carter Road. These four main arterial streets will long serve as recognition of this man's unique ability.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 37° 45.06′ N, 87° 8.95′ W. Marker is in Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. Marker is at the intersection of Bittel Road and Dallas Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Bittel Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Owensboro KY 42301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Governor for Tennessee (approx. 0.8 miles away);

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

Senator McCreery Home (approx. 2 miles away); Kendall-Perkins Park (approx. 2 miles away); Two Early Civil Rights Cases in Owensboro (approx. 2 miles away); Born With a Purpose (approx. 2 miles away); The African American Community in Owensboro (approx. 2 miles away); Sassafras Tree (approx. 2.1 miles away); Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. / Pulitzer Prize Winner (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensboro.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 1, 2020

2. Russell S. Shifley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.