Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green is located in the south central part of Kentucky.
Bowling Green is the third largest city in Kentucky with a population of 58,067 residents (2010).
About Bowling Green
For many people the city is most famous for the song, Bowling Green, by The Everly Brothers. Bowling Green is the hub of activity in the Caves and Lakes region. The city was selected as an All-America City Finalist in 2010 by the National Civic League.
To See And To Do In Bowling Green
Capitol Arts Center
Riverwalk Park
The Kentucky Museum
Fountain Square Park
Kentucky Library & Museum
Memphis Marsha's Art Gallery & Classes
GM Corvette Factory And The National Corvette Museum
Lost River Cave and Valley
Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon
Sloan Convention Center
Hardin Planetarium
Greenwood Mall
History Of Bowling Green
In 1775 explorers reached the area where they carved their names on beech trees to mark their passage through this vast wilderness. In 1778 a more permanent settlements was established and the McFadden's Station, a trading post was established. Around 1794 Robert Moore built a cabin alongside a large spring at what later became Bowling Green. Robert Moore, his brother George and General Elijah Covington were the first Europeans credited with having settled Bowling Green. The city of Bowling Green was officially founded in 1798 and the first county courthouse was completed. By 1810, Bowling Green had only 154 residents but growth in steamboat commerce and the proximity of the Barren River increased Bowling Green's importance. In 1821, the Bank of the Commonwealth established a branch office in the city.
In 1832, the first section of railway was made to where the current county courthouse stands. Mules pulled freight and passengers to and from the city on the tracks. In 1859, the Louisville and Nashville Railroad laid railroad through Bowling Green. In 1868, Bowling Green constructed its first waterworks system. The first electric street cars came to the city in 1895. In 1925, the Kentucky Street Rail Depot was opened. In 1940, a Union Underwear factory was built in Bowling Green and bolstered the city's economy significantly. In 1981, General Motors moved its Chevrolet Corvette assembly plant to Bowling Green.
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