Hebron Meadows
Evansville’s First Historic Post-War District
First developed in 1948, Hebron Meadows is a one-of-a-kind mid-century residential neighborhood located on Evansville’s east side. The neighborhood was constructed during a period of rapid post-war suburban expansion, when new communities were being carefully planned to balance space, design, and livability.
The neighborhood spans approximately 52 acres and includes 86 homes, the majority of which remain historically contributing structures.
What sets Hebron Meadows apart is its identity as a hybrid between a planned and custom development. The neighborhood incorporates intentional planning elements, including its three-street layout, two integrated green spaces, consistent lot sizes, and defined building setbacks. This design gives the neighborhood layout forms a distinctive tulip shape, with Meadow Road serving as the central axis and the surrounding streets curving outward.
Where it diverges from traditional planned subdivisions is in the homes themselves. Rather than relying on mass-produced designs common during that era, each home was individually designed, many by Knight Lumber, resulting in a diverse collection of architectural styles that reflect the character and optimism of mid-century residential design.
Today, Hebron Meadows remains one of Evansville’s most intact and recognizable examples of post-war neighborhood design.
