Welcome to Historic Henderson

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

Latest Posts

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  • 330 Second Street
    Near the corner of Second and Green, beyond the Moose Lodge building, stands a property that reflects the rise, peak, and transformation of Henderson’s automobile era. The address…
  • A “Spider Web and Soap Bubble” in 1904 Henderson
    A “Spider Web and Soap Bubble” in 1904 Henderson A small notice tucked into the Henderson Morning Gleaner on July 31, 1904, offers a glimpse into everyday life…
  • Ed R Carlisle
    Ed R. Carlisle was a lifelong Hendersonian whose life reflects the everyday working fabric of the city at the turn of the 20th century, rooted in family, labor,…
  • Branson Surveys
    Branson Surveys: Mapping Henderson’s Growth Since 1968 In a profession where accuracy is everything and history often lies buried in deeds and boundary lines, Branson Surveys helped shape…

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