

Evansville is located at mile marker 792.5 on the Ohio River in the southwestern tip of the state of Indiana. The area is known as the "Tri-State Area" because of the three states, Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois converging. Crossing the "twin bridges" on Highway 41 leads to Henderson, Kentucky.
Through a quirk of early politics, Kentucky owns the Ohio River to the north low water mark. But rather than separating the two states, the river has become a cohesive force joining Indiana and Kentucky people who love boats. Our USPS Squadron, Evansville Bend, includes members from both states. See a depiction of Evansville's Riverfront and the Ohio River through Vintage Postage cards.