Historically, Bowling is an old town. Settled in 1794 by the Moore brothers and incorporated in 1798 after the brothers donated land for the town center. In 1810, Bowling Green had 157 residents, however, population increased with the steamboat traffic along the Barren River. A series of locks and canals increased the steamboat traffic further, and in 1832, a rail line was connected to the city. Bowling Green was an agricultural success due to fine nutrient rich soil and sufficient yearly rainfall. In the 1870s industries other than agriculture were succeeding there. The most important of these was Carie Burnam Taylor’s Dress Making Company, which had over 200 employees and was a significant factory in the continued success of the town after its occupation by Confederate forces in the 1860s.  A new County Courthouse was constructed in 1868. A woman’s college was founded there in 1889, but the school eventually closed and the property was sold to the Western Kentucky State Normal School, which is now Western Kentucky University.

Today, Bowling Green is the apple of General Motors’ eye. That’s because it is the location of GM’s Corvette plant. As the preeminent American sports car, the Corvette is known world wide. GM moved the plant to Bowling Green from St. Louis in 1981. The National Corvette Museum was built in 1991, and the National Corvette Homecoming attract visitors from around the country each year. The Corvette with its long sleek hood and flared fenders, has been an icon of American power for decades, for better or worse. A muscle car extraordinaire, the Corvette holds a special place in the hearts of many an auto enthusiast. Although not as sophisticated as some European supercars, the Corvette typically was less expensive and delivered gobs of straight line horsepower to huge rear tires. Today’s Corvettes compete in everyway with the world’s most fantastical road gobblers. Bowling Green is the vortex of the Corvette phenomenon, which makes it an instant destination for travelers and auto nuts. Remember, StorPlace delivers on automobile storage. With a relatively new facility, we can baby your collectible Corvette until you are ready to take it out for spin. Owning a Corvette is an investment, and protecting your investments is of primary importance in today’s world.

Yes, Bowling Green has come a long way since 1810. From farming to technology, the city has transitioned into the modern world. GM is not the only corporation to relocate there. Holley Performance Products, which builds specialized performance parts for cars and is famous for its Holley carbs, has its headquarters in the city. Fruit of the Loom, Weyerhauser, and Camping World also have offices and plants in Bowling Green. As a result, the economy is very healthy, while the cost of living remains low. The city has seen a 13 percent increase in jobs since 1991, making Bowling Green a popular place to relocate to. Relocation and moving in general is one of the biggest reasons people seek out self storage. In between houses, or during apartment living while looking for a house, it becomes necessary to store belongings for a period of time. Furniture storage is most common during these times. Boat storage is another necessity for people between homes.

The historic downtown of Bowling Green, KY, is known as the “District.” It is formed around a traditional town square with wide streets and is currently in a revitalization phase under the direction of the Downtown Development Authority. Circus Square Park, a mostly vacant area near the square, is planned for development, and to date, block grants from federal and state coiffeurs has yielded over 5 million in funds to acquire the land and proceed with development plans. The District itself is energetic. People gather there to frequent the unique stores and restaurants that give Bowling Green its distinct personality. The Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra has its office on the square. The 440 Main features hand carved steaks in the district, while Utley’s stays open after dinner and is a favorite nightlife spot. Morris Jewelers has its shop there, and there are four art galleries in the center of town. Around the business district, Bowling Green spreads out in organized fashion. Malls and chain sores are located to the south of town. Surrounding the whole area are a eight different golf courses. Newer residential areas fill in the spaces. StorPlace Bowling Green is on the edge of Shawnee Estates and Eastland Park, two upscale developments southwest of the town center. A few minutes drive north puts you in the rural outskirts of town. Kentucky is famous for its horses. The Kentucky Derby draws hundreds of thousands people each year. The Kentucky countryside is dotted with horse farms breeding top quality race horses. The area surround Bowling Green has its own share of horse breeders, and should one want to become the owner of a race horse, or any good horse, you don’t have to look any further than Magnolia Quarter Horses or one of the other brokers in the vicinity. Kentucky’s grassy swales and broad hillsides are a perfect grazing ground for raising horses.

Whether you are a residential customer looking for furniture storage, or a Corvette fanatic needing car storage, or even if you own a small business and need extra room for surplus, we can assist you with self storage. Our buildings are secure, dry, clean, and come in a variety of styles. We maintain the grounds meticulously and can even give you a discount on moving necessities. Our larger bays are appropriate for RV storage, though those spaces fill up quickly and it is important to reserve them ahead of time. Fishermen and water skiers will be thankful for our boat storage. No matter who you are, though, our customer service is the same. We always appreciate your business and try to show it by as helpful as we can. Self storage is the most convenient way to make more room in the house or to keep special items up to par. Wouldn’t it be a great idea to get a lot of things out of the basement and into self storage so you can organize all the boxes and keep track of them? Do your overstuffed closets explode when you open the door? It time, then, to put those valuables away in a safe place. Just pack up the truck and take it to StorPlace on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green, KY. We are near other businesses on Campbell Lane, such as Witt’s Berbecue and Zaxby’s, as well as Garcia Grill. Zaxby’s is an original American Cuisine eatery with tasty twists on traditional recipes. At StorPlace we want to add a twist to the original self storage recipe. Try us today.

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