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Questions and Answers
Who was Evansville named after?
Who was Evansville named after?
- John August Reitz
- William Henry Harrison
- Robert Morgan Evans (correct)
- Angel Family
When was the first bridge across the Ohio River built in Evansville?
When was the first bridge across the Ohio River built in Evansville?
- 1932 (correct)
- 1850
- 1847
- 1889
Which family settled in the location along the Ohio River where Angel Mounds State Historic Site is located?
Which family settled in the location along the Ohio River where Angel Mounds State Historic Site is located?
- Evans Family
- Reitz Family
- Morgan Family
- Angel Family (correct)
When was Evansville incorporated as a city?
When was Evansville incorporated as a city?
Who built the Reitz Home in 1871, which is now Evansville's only house museum?
Who built the Reitz Home in 1871, which is now Evansville's only house museum?
Which development led to the rapid advancement of Evansville's economy in 1843?
Which development led to the rapid advancement of Evansville's economy in 1843?
What significant event occurred in Evansville in 1850?
What significant event occurred in Evansville in 1850?
Who built the Reitz Home in 1871, which is now Evansville's only house museum?
Who built the Reitz Home in 1871, which is now Evansville's only house museum?
What percentage of Evansville was under water during the great flood on the Ohio River in 1937?
What percentage of Evansville was under water during the great flood on the Ohio River in 1937?