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

Peter B. English

1904-1987

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 14, 2020

1. Peter B. English Marker

Inscription. This park is dedicated to Peter B. English in honor of his many years of service to the United States Corps of Engineers and to the City of Owensboro. Through his tireless efforts, the land for this park became a reality. An avid sportsman, historian and civic leader, he has served his city well. He served as the Chairman of the Owensboro Riverport Authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 37° 46.647′ N, 87° 7.666′ W. Marker is in Owensboro, Kentucky, in Daviess County. It is on Woodford Avenue 0.1 miles north of Herr Avenue, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Woodford Avenue, Owensboro KY 42301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in the Western Coal Field.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the South,

in the Upper South,

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The African American Community in Owensboro (approx. half a mile away); Born With a Purpose (approx. half a mile away); Two Early Civil Rights Cases in Owensboro (approx. half a mile away); Kendall-Perkins Park (approx. half a mile away); Dr. and Mrs. Clay E. Simpson, Sr. (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fourth Street Baptist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bill Smothers Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Moneta J. Sleet, Jr. / Pulitzer Prize Winner (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Owensboro.

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Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 14, 2020

2. Peter B. English Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.