Jacobsville, Evansville

Name: Jacobsville
Address: Evansville, United States

#100 among attractions in Evansville

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Jacobsville is a neighborhood located within the north-central area of Evansville, Indiana. It is generally bounded by the Lloyd Expressway in the south, First Ave. to the west, Diamond Ave. to the north, and on the east by N. Garvin Street. In the northern portion of the district is Garvin Park and Bosse Field, the third-oldest continuous running ballpark used for professional baseball in the country. In 1991 the historic stadium was used by Columbia Pictures for game scenes in the movie A League of Their Own. ()

Coordinates: 37°59'0"N, 87°33'60"W

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Jacobsville – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ford Center, Bosse Field, Bally's Evansville, Victory Theatre.

0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Ford Center, Evansville
20 min walk • The Ford Center is a multi-use indoor arena in downtown Evansville, Indiana with a maximum seating capacity of 11,000. It officially opened in November 2011 and is mainly used for basketball, ice hockey, and music concerts.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bosse Field, Evansville
18 min walk • Bosse Field is a classic piece of Americana nestled in the heart of Evansville, Indiana. As one of the nation's oldest ballparks, this stadium has been a hub of activity since its opening in 1915. It's not just a place for sports fans; history buffs and architecture...
1 miSW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Bally's Evansville, Evansville
25 min walk • Bally's Evansville is a casino hotel and entertainment complex in downtown Evansville, Indiana, owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties and operated by Bally's Corporation. Originally named Casino Aztar, it was opened by Aztar Corporation in 1995 as the state's first casino. The name was changed to Tropicana Evansville in 2013.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Victory Theatre, Evansville
19 min walk • The Victory Theatre is a 1,950 seat venue in Evansville, Indiana. It is home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and also hosts local ballet and modern dance companies, theatre companies, and touring productions.
0.7 miSW
Tower
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, Evansville
19 min walk • The Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, often simply called the "Old Courthouse," was once the center of Vanderburgh County, Indiana government. Construction started in the spring of 1888 and was completed in November 1890. The building was ready to be occupied by the county government in early 1891.
0.7 miS
City hall
Civic Center, Evansville
18 min walk • The Evansville Civic Center Complex is the location of all city offices for the City of Evansville and County of Vanderburgh, including the Evansville Police Department and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Department.
0.5 miSW
Library, Gothic Revival architecture
Willard Library, Evansville
14 min walk • The Willard Library is a private donation library incorporated in 1881 to serve the city of Evansville, Indiana, and to carry out the terms of a private trust. The Willard Library houses a trove of local archives and genealogical materials in addition to its collection of standard publications.
0.8 miS
Shopping, Department store, Colonial revival architecture
Montgomery Ward Building, Evansville
20 min walk • The Montgomery Ward Building is a historic department store building at 517-19 Main Street in Downtown Evansville, Indiana. It has three stories and was completed in 1933 in the Georgian Revival style.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Old National Events Plaza, Evansville
20 min walk • The Old National Events Plaza is a 280,000-square-foot convention center and auditorium in Evansville, Indiana that consists of a 2,500-seat auditorium, a 38,000-square-foot exhibit hall, 14,000-square-foot ballroom, and 12 flexible 1,000-square-foot meeting rooms.
0.8 miW
37°59'5"N • 87°34'51"W
Evansville Civic Theatre, Evansville
20 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
0.5 miS
Church
Salem's Baptist Church, Evansville
14 min walk • Salem's Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 728 Court Street in downtown Evansville, Indiana. It was built in 1873, and is representative of Prairie School architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jacobsville?

Nearby attractions include Salem's Baptist Church, Evansville (14 min walk), Willard Library, Evansville (14 min walk), Zion Evangelical Church, Evansville (16 min walk), Civic Center, Evansville (18 min walk).

How to get to Jacobsville by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jacobsville:

Bus

METS Bus Terminal Downtown • Lines: 4702 (17 min walk)