About Evansville, Indiana:
The city was founded in 1812 and was named by its founder, Hugh McGary, after Col. Robert M. Evans. Because of its position on the river and surrounding natural resources, Evansville grew to become a commercial, industrial and financial hub for the tri-state area
Evansville has a long-standing presence of ethnic churches, including the second German church, St. Mary’s, built in 1867, as well as older, now-gone structures like the Irish Assumption church and the first German Holy Trinity church. These parishes, along with others like St. Boniface and Sacred Heart of Jesus, reflect a history of immigration and community, with buildings established throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s.
St. Mary’s is recognized as the city’s oldest standing Catholic church.
Catholic places of interest in Evansville, Indiana and nearby towns:
Evansville: Saint Benedict Cathedral
Evansville area:
Haubstad: (Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church; Saint James Catholic Church)
Traveling to Evansville, Indiana:
The nearest major city is actually in Kentucky (Louisville), approximately 100 miles away), whereas the nearest city in Indiana is Indianapolis, about 170 miles away.
Evansville has a regional airport (EVV) served by several airlines. There is no train service to Evansville.