For three-generations, Thompson Homes has built more than just homes…we’ve built communities throughout the Owensboro area. Our award-winning communities are known for their picturesque settings, genuine warmth and undeniable convenience. Families enjoy personalizing their dream homes here – from finding the perfect site to choosing their features and finishes at our professional design center. Owensboro is located in Daviess County, along the Ohio River. Long before its official founding in 1817, the city had been home to frontiersmen and American Indians. Today it is known for its International Bar-B-Q Festival, a variety of music festivals, and the Owensboro PumpkinFest. It is also home to the International Bluegrass Music Museum, the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, and an assortment of famous entertainers, athletes and politicians.