Without this bend in the Ohio River, there would be no Evansville. It has defined the geographical and commercial aspects of our city, and since its inception, our magazine.
We live in the bend, tucked in so snugly that but for a vantage point on Reitz Hill, you don’t really get a grasp of all that you’re seeing. But it’s always there, grounding us.
Some of our city’s biggest moments were shaped by this river, and it continues to define our trajectory. Built up from the water, Evansville still is pulled back toward it, right down to the 45-degree angle that tips Downtown streets toward the water. As our staff mulled the magazine’s new look, the river emerged as a major thematic structure. You’ll find a new section called The Bend near the start of the magazine, and a riverbend end note concluding each story — just like how the Ohio skirts Evansville from beginning to end.
Evansville Living has never been more than two blocks away from the Ohio River. From passing watercraft to stunning sunsets, the water bookends our days with its gentle, steady movements. The river keeps pulling us closer.
