EVANSVILLE FACTS
History
Evansville was born on 200 acres of land purchased from the government
in 1812 by Hugh McGary, Jr. McGary enlisted General Robert M. Evans, an attorney
and territorial legislator for whom Evansville was ultimately named, to assist
in incorporating Evansville as a city. Evansville was officially incorporated
on Janaury 27, 1847 and has served as the economic and social hub for the
tri-state area since that time.
POPULATION
Metropolitan area: 278,990
Vanderburgh County: 165,058
City of Evansville: 126,272
WEATHER
The average monthly temperature in January is 39 F and in July, 88
F. Rainfall is fairly constant throughout the year with an annual average
of 42.31 inches.
TELEVISION STATIONS
Channel 7-WTVW (FOX)
Channel 25-WEHT (ABC)
Channel 9-WIFE (NBC)
Channel 44-WEVV (CBS)
Channel 14-WFIE (NBC)
Channel 52-WAZ (IND)
RADIO STATIONS
WGAB FM 1180 Talk Radio
WGAF FM103 Classic Rock
WIKY AM 1400/FM104 News/Easy Listening
FM104
WJPS FM106 Oldies
WKDQ FM99.5 Country
WNIN FM88 Classical & Jazz
WRAY FM98.1 Christian
WRBT FM94.6 Classic Rock
WSTO FM96 Rock & Top 40
WUEV FM 91.5
Classical & Jazz
WVHI AM1330 Religious
WWOK AM1280 Easy Listening
WYNG FM 105 News & Country
NEWSPAPERS
Evansville Courier - morning and Sunday paper.
300 E. Walnut Street Switchboard 812-424-7711
Evansville Press: evening paper
300 E. Walnut Street Switchboard 812-424-7711
FOREIGN CURRENCY
Citizens National Bank will allow immediate credit on Canadian
dollars; other currencies are processed through Indianapolis with approximately
one week turn-around. National City Bank allows immediaet credit on most
major currencies. Old National Bank will allow immediate credit on Canadian
dollars, British Pounds and German Deutsche Marks; other currencies are processed
through Indianapolis with approximately one week turn-around.
TRAFFIC
Indiana law permits right turns on red following a complete stop,
unless a sign prohibiting this is visible. Left turns on red are legal providing
that the turn is made from a oneway street onto a one-way street. Speed limits
are generally 30 mph on city streets and 55 mph on expressways.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcoholic beverages may be purchased Monday-Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m.
Purchasers must be 21 years of age. Sunday, liquor is served in most restaurants,
but must be consumed on the premises. Sunday hours for services of liquor
are 12:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
UNIVERSITIES
University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, 479-2000
University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., 464-8600
Ivy Tech, 3501 First Ave, 426-2865
Indiana Business School, 4601 Theatre Dr., 476-6000
CHURCHES
For information on individual listings contact the Evansville Area Council
of Churches at 425-3524.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Emergency (fire, police, ambulance) 911
Ambulance-Mercy 428-2211
Deaconess Hospital Emergency Room 426-3405
St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room 479-4491
Welborn Baptist Hospital Emergency Room 426-8253
Dental Emergency 425-4206
Vanderburgh Co. Sherif's Department 435-5303
State Police 425-2266
Poison Information 1-800-382-9097
Coast Guard 1-502-582-5194
City Police 426-5540
OTHER CITY NUMBERS
City/County Bldg. (Civic Center Complex) 435-5000
Chamber of Commerce 425-8147
Evansville Convention & Visitors Bureau 425-5402
Ameritech/Indiana Bell 556-3510
Auto License Branches
East Side 477-7911
North Side 425-8289
West side 424-3102
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric 464-4500
Water Department 426-5771
TRANSPORTATION
AIRLINES
USAir Express 1-800-428-4322
American Eagle 422-0579
Comair 423-4624
Northwest Airlink 423-4603
TransWorld Express 428-4111
Atlantic Southeast 1-800-282-3424
AUTOMOBILE CLUBS
AAA of Southern Indiana-
300 S.E. Riverside Drive 425-2288
7800 Eagle Crest Blvd. 477-9966
5400 Weston Rd. (Fairfield) 421-9966
BUS LINES
Audubon Trails 867-2098
Beck Bus Transportation 423-1700
Greyhound Bus Lines 425-8274
I-V Coach Lines 426-1423
Metro. Evansville Transit System (METS) 423-4856
CAR RENTALS
Avis Rent-A-Car 423-5645
Budget Rent-A-Car 428-7880
Hertz Rent-A-Car 425-7141
National Car Rental 425-2426
Thrifty Car Rental 476-2277
United Rent-A-Car 479-0232
LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Alexander Limousine Service 428-2243
Comaier Limousine Service 422-8515
Ziemer Limousine Service 423-3200
TAXI CABS
Bassemier's Taxi Service 425-8000
River City-Yellow Cab Co. 429-0000
ENTERTAINMENT
Breakers Billiards
15 S. Green River
Road
Billiards and live entertainment
474-0800
DC's
Lounge/Elliot's
4701 E. Powell Ave.
Live music on the weekends,
NTN trivia network
473-3378
Darryl's 1920 Restaurant &
Bar
501 N. Green River Rd.
Live entertainment on the
weekends
474-1920
Funky's II
18 S. 3rd
Avenue
Live bands plus DJ
422-3690
Gloria's Corral Club
3101 N. Kratzville Road
Best
in country entertainment
423-0138
Harpole's Main Street Exit
Main St. & Lloyd Expwy.
Live bands on weekends
468-9400
Jacob's Pub
4428 N. 1st Ave.
Karaoke & live entertainment on the weekends
423-0050
Jim Dandy's
1531 S. Green River Rd.
Live Rock'n Roll entertainment, Fri-Sat
477-4088
Lanhuck's
321 E. Columbia Street
Live bands on weekends,
jam sessions, talent shows
424-0830
Old Kentucky Bar-B-Q
1701 S. Kentucky Ave.
Karaoke,
live band, pool tournaments
422-0718
Rock'n Roll Heaven Lounge
Day's Inn
5701 Hwy 41 N
CJ
spins the records for dancing & listening
464-1010
The Saloon
941 North Park Village
DJ plays dance music
Stratos Lounge
Marriott
7101 Highway 41 N.
DJ in
residence Tue.-Sun.
867-7999
Robby's Bar
1200 N. Main St.
Live country bands &
jam sessions
422-9190
Showplace Cinemas
East-1801 Morgan Center Drive
479-9731
North - North Park Shopping Center
425-1385
South - 950 S. Hebron Avenue
479-8778
Adventureland Golf
4650 Morgan Center Drive
Caves,
waterfalls, and huge life-like animals make this a challenging
course
477-0500
Hillbilly Golf
Weather Rock Camp Grounds in Warrenton,
IN
The name says it all for loads of family fun.
867-3401
The Midget Links
1215 E. Morgan Avenue
Offers not
only miniature golf, but an archery range as well
422-0632
Putt-Putt Golf and Games
1300 N. Green River Road
Family
fun with three courses, arcade, open 7 days a week
479-6441
Schaefer's Place
4630 Bayard Park Drive
indoor garden
golf, golf driving cages and electronic arcades
479-9733
