Robert Morgan Evans

General Robert Morgan Evans (February 17, 1782 – December 14, 1842[1][2]) was born in Frederick County, Virginia.

Evans, for whom Evansville, Indiana is named, did not actually found the city, but his influence played a role in determining the future of the town.

[3] He moved to New Harmony for a few years after becoming fascinated with the German socialist movement there, and worked as assistant postmaster.

[4] He was Vanderburgh County clerk, helped plot lots and streets in Evansville, and was a successful dealer in farm implements and real estate.

Kind and affable in his disposition; possessed of rare conversational powers, in his declining years, he enjoyed the friendship and veneration of all who knew him.

Plaque at Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana which reads:"Within these grounds is the final resting place of General Roberts Morgan Evans, soldier, pioneer, business man and one of the original proprietors of this city, Evansville, which bears his name"
Plaque at Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville, Indiana which reads: "Within these grounds is the final resting place of General Roberts Morgan Evans, soldier, pioneer, business man and one of the original proprietors of this city, Evansville, which bears his name"