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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  • Luke Richard Briscoe, Jr.
    Henderson Hero: Corporal Luke Richard Briscoe, Jr. 🇺🇸 If you walk through Fernwood Cemetery on a quiet afternoon, you might pass it without realizing what you’re seeing. A…
  • 1880 Birds Eye Sketch of Henderson
    If only this could be located… It will be remembered the German Artist, Mr. H. Wedge, spent sone five or six weeks in taking a bird’s eye pencil…
  • The Wampus of Henderson… That Wasn’t
    The Wampus of Henderson… That Wasn’tIn October 1905, curiosity spread across Henderson about a strange creature-a “wampus”-reportedly on display at a local livery stable. Depending on who you…
  • Maclean Dameron Photos
    Just a place to put a collection of Maclean Dameron photos. They have photo numbers, but I don’t know how many there are or what the system is.

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