Bowling Green Travel Guide

History Bowling Green is the county seat of Pike County and is only 12 miles from the Mississippi River. The first pioneer was John W. Bayse and arrived in 1820 and by 1823 a settlement was made. Settlers were initially drew to the area for its plentiful spring water.

The town then made steady growth, with Bowling Green college established in 1881 and railroads completed by 1876. Limestone quarries were opened in the late 1800's.