Welcome to Historic Henderson

Historic Henderson is a website project for personal research and enjoyment of the history of Henderson, Kentucky. Enjoy!

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  • Mount Zion Cemetery
    Mount Zion Cemetery is the oldest African American cemetery in Henderson County, Kentucky, established in the early 1900s. Over 900 individuals are buried here, including victims of the…
  • Sugar shortage panicked residents
    Sugar shortage panicked residentsYesterday’s News by Frank BoyettDECEMBER 17, 2017 The Meatless Tuesdays and Wheat-less Wednesdays were bad enough, but it was the sweetness shortage that caused Henderson…

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