Burdette Park
Burdette Park is a historic 180-acre recreational park on Evansville’s west side, originally developed by the Everett Burdette American Legion Post in the 1920s. Known for its aquatic center, trails, camping, and unusual history as the site of a saltwater swimming area, the park has been an Evansville destination for generations.
Captain Henry Vanderburgh
Henry Vanderburgh (c. 1760 – April 5, 1812) was an American military officer, lawyer, judge, and early Indiana Territory official. Vanderburgh County, Indiana, which includes the city of Evansville, was named in his honor when the county was organized in 1818. Vanderburgh was born around 1760 in Troy, New York, and served in the Continental […]