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Welcome to Key to the City's page for Bowling Green Warren County, Kentucky Zip Code The Kentucky state capital is Frankfort. What would you like to know about Bowling Green Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Bowling Green Government Bowling Green Organizations, Churches, and Sports. Zip Codes 42103, 42104 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Bowling Green is approximately 40,641 (1990). The approximate number of families is 17,501 (1990). The amount of land area in Bowling Green is 75.034 sq. kilometers. The amount of surface water is 0.414 sq kilometers. The distance from Bowling Green to Washington DC is 550 miles. The distance to the Kentucky state capital is 122 miles. (as the crow flies) Bowling Green is positioned 36.97 degrees north of the equator and 86.44 degrees west of the prime meridian. Bowling Green elevation is 509 feet above sea level. Bowling Green miscellany. Return to Index Location Bowling Green location: 30 miles from Mammoth Cave National Park Return to Index Climate & Weather The climate for Bowling Green is 80% Sunshine! Return to Index History & History Related Items Bowling Green history: In 1790, pioneer, Robert Moore, looked for a new location. He liked the area near Ewings Ford and staked out two acres for public buildings, which is now the Fountain Square Park. In 1798, the town was chartered. It was named after the central green that was used for lawn bowling. By 1830, Bowling Green was a large agricultural area. River transportation was important so it became a major port until 1859 when the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was completed. At that time, it became a major transfer point for the railroad. During the Civil War, it was the capital of Kentucky. It remained thus until 1862 when Union troops moved it under martial law until 1865. Oil boom occurred right after World War I. Industrial growth was great during World War II and continues today. The settling of Bowling Green: 1797 The founding of Bowling Green: 1798 Return to Index Attractions Bowling Green attractions: National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive P.O. Box 1953 Bowling Green, KY 42102 Phone: 502 781-7973 Toll-free: 800-53VETTE A 68,000 square-foot shrine to America's only true sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. Please call for hours. Fee for admission. Eloise B. Houchens Center 1115 Adams St. Bowling Green, KY Phone: 502-842-6761 A Greek Revival mansion built in 1904 by Francis Kister, once Mayor of Bowling Green. It was added to the list as a Historic Home in 1976 for the purpose of restoring and preserving and to be used as a cultural and educational center. Please call for appointments. Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Kentucky To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk.   Web www.usacitiesonline.com

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