Westside in Evansville in Vanderburgh County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Evansville's Riverfront

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

1. Evansville's Riverfront Marker

Inscription. In the 1860's, William Momberger painted this view of Evansville and the Ohio River, from the bottom of Coal Mine Hill. The original covered bridge spanning Pigeon Creek is inclluded in the painting. Momberger documents the Civil War era by painting Union gun boats among the steamers docked at Evansville. Courtesy of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science

This woodcut image of downtown Evansville in the mid 19th century depicts our riverfront. Included are various types of crafts – steamboats, wharf boats, and a flat boat – that plied the Ohio River. Courtesy of the Willard Library Archives

This photograph of Evansville's riverfront was taken in 1928 from the base of Reitz Hill (formerly Coal Mine Hill). On the left, you can see the Mead Johnson Terminal as it was being constructed. This rail-barge facility illustrates the growing importance of river commerce. Courtesy of the Willard Library Archives

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 37° 58.567′ N, 87° 35.257′ W. Marker is in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It is in Westside. It is on Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage 0.1 miles west of Ohio Street

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, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the Joan Marchand Bridge along the Pigeon Creek Greenway Passage trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Evansville IN 47708, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Tri-State Region

and in Southern Indiana.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

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 Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pigeon Creek / Sweezer Pond (here, next to this marker); Evansville Shipyard/Joan Marchand Bridge/Ohio River (here, next to this marker); Evansville Shipyard / Gibson Moore Mine / Evansville Marine Hospital (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Joan Marchand Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); 1950 to 2000 / General Waste (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); 2000 & Beyond (about 600 feet away); 1900 to 1950 / Orr Iron (about 600 feet away); 1800 to 1850 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evansville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Joan Marchand Bridge (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Evansville's Riverfront Marker (left section) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

2. Evansville's Riverfront Marker (left section)

Evansville's Riverfront Marker (center section) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

3. Evansville's Riverfront Marker (center section)

Evansville's Riverfront Marker (right section) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 29, 2023

4. Evansville's Riverfront Marker (right section)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 27, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.