Sorry! Another one relocated to KY - Robards area? (Owensboro: house, living)

[Wowie]

Hi, all! I know these probably get old, but I have moved so much in the past few years and I want to get it right this time.

I'm a single 20-something female, who will be starting work in Robards, KY soon-ish (I'm really not sure. 3-4 weeks I would imagine).

I have already been told, very clearly, that I do not want to live in Robards. I would like to find a clean rural area, with just the necessities in the immediate area.

I am currently in the area house hunting. Any advice?

And thank you all!

[Wowie]

After spending the day around Henderson, Zion (I think) seems like the perfect location. Any similar areas around Owensboro, Sebree, etc?

[PONYPULR]

Welcome to KY! I apologize for not having any info about the area you are focused on, but I'm sure you will love KY!! Best of luck to you!

[kygman]

Have you checked out Sebree or Poole? Webster County has some nice rural towns but you can get to Robards pretty quick from those two towns. From Poole you take US 41-Alternate to Ky. 416. Or from Sebree take US 41 to 416, on the other end.

[EricOldTime]

I've never been to Robards Kentucky, at least not that I remember, but I am familiar with the east side of Henderson County ( Curdsville, Spottsville etc.. ) somewhat as I have LOT'S of family over in neighboring Daviess County. Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you like and are looking for in an area and a place to live?

There is a user here who is from Webster county, Dixon or Providence Kentucky area, which is just to the south of there. They'll be able to tell you alot about Webster county but it's also a nice area, I've been down there before but not in some years.

The nice thing about Henderson County is it's just a hop-skip-and a jump over to neighboring Evansville Indiana ( which is where I bought the boots that I am currently wearing as we speak ) and also Owensboro.

[kygman]

I worked a lot in Webster County. Lived in Union County (Morganfield and Sturgis) for over 30 years and worked for the state highway department for 26, working a lot in surrounding counties, including Webster and Henderson. You could still live in the county seat of Dixon and won't be too far from Robards. Providence is in Webster County, but a pretty good drive to work. It's just a mile from the Webster/Hopkins Co. line. The Robards claim to fame came when then President Carter ran for reelection and had a big fund raiser at the Sights farm outside of Robards.
Evansville, In., is one of those places where "it's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Evansville is kind of the shopping "hub" for the local tri state area (Ky, Ill., Ind).

[EricOldTime]

Originally Posted by kygman

I worked a lot in Webster County. Lived in Union County (Morganfield and Sturgis) for over 30 years and worked for the state highway department for 26, working a lot in surrounding counties, including Webster and Henderson. You could still live in the county seat of Dixon and won't be too far from Robards. Providence is in Webster County, but a pretty good drive to work. It's just a mile from the Webster/Hopkins Co. line. The Robards claim to fame came when then President Carter ran for reelection and had a big fund raiser at the Sights farm outside of Robards.
Evansville, In., is one of those places where "it's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. Evansville is kind of the shopping "hub" for the local tri state area (Ky, Ill., Ind).

Yeah, the boots I have on right now, I bought these at the mall there in Evansville last time I was in western Kentucky visiting family LOL. I agree, I don't like Evansville much for living either, but, like I said, if you want do shopping and all that kinds of stuff, it would be the closest place to go if you're going to locate to that area proper.

[Wowie]

Originally Posted by EricOldTime

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself and what you like and are looking for in an area and a place to live?

Thanks for your response! I'm originally from Georgia, and lived in a small unincorporated community. However, I moved to Missouri, then Tennessee for work. Both moves resulted in me sucking it up and settling for a house in town. This last time, my house was broken into, my neighbors would comment when I was gone longer than a day or two from home, and I just realize now I am ready, after four years, to get back to a small town, get me a dog, and live how I used to. (Is that as selfish as the realtors around here make it sound?)

I'm pretty quiet - I cook at home, I do like going to the gym, so one nearby would be nice; I would like an area that has a shopping hub like Evansville close by for when family comes to visit; And the dog - that's important. A soon-to-be-big Bloodhound (I don't think the town folk would like her baying, anyway).

Being on the outskirts of a town is fine. I just want to be able to walk in my backyard and not feel like the whole world knows what I'm doing.

[Wowie]

Originally Posted by kygman

I worked a lot in Webster County. Lived in Union County (Morganfield and Sturgis) for over 30 years and worked for the state highway department for 26, working a lot in surrounding counties, including Webster and Henderson. You could still live in the county seat of Dixon and won't be too far from Robards. Providence is in Webster County, but a pretty good drive to work.

Thank you! Work is actually closer to Sebree now that I've had a chance to visit. Its closer to Exit 63 than Exit 68. This gives me a few more places to look - I appreciate it!

[tomocox]

If you want a rural place to live, I can think of no better place in all the world than the 10 miles surrounding Robards Kentucky. It's a wonderful community of great people. It's the people. They are good. Nothing special, nothing amazing, but just good, decent folks working to get ahead. Yes, there will be some bums and less than ideal, but as a group, they are some of the best.
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You might ask how I know. Fair enough. I was raised in McLean County and I lived and owned a business in Henderson and drove through Robards many times as I did my business or went to see my family who lived in Calhoun.