41 North Strip

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Main Street Views

Various views from Main Street at different times.

424 Ray

424 Ray Street, formerly 808 N Green, was built between 1850-1855 by Henderson’s first mayor, William B. Vanzandt (Vansant). It’s been called the old McClain home (William McClain),…

108 Second Street

Local historian Frank Nalley says the building at 108 Second St., “was actually built as a residence for a Mr. James Harding in 1883. It didn’t turn into…

Old Jail

Judge Thomas Towles Sr & Jr

Judge Thomas Taylor Towles Sr (1784-1850) Judge Thomas Taylor Towles Jr (1810-1851) History of Henderson County, KY on pages 781 and 782:Judge Thomas Towles was born in Spottsylvania…

Office of Sheriff

From the History of Henderson County KY:Under the old constitution, the oldest serving magistrate was entitled, by rotation, to the office of sheriff, and was invariably appointed as…

Zion Road 1990s

Zion Road in the late 1980’s or early 1990’s.

Ingram Street

At a meeting of the Council held October 6th, 1863, a petition from the heirs of Wiatt H. Ingram, deceased, was presented, praying for the opening of a…

Christmas 1978 Parade

How cool is this tank in the 1978 Christmas parade?

Chandley Cartage Co

Chandley Cartage Co was a local trucking company. It appears to have been around for quite some time, with the original motor carrier number issued in 1943, later…

The Pantry

Unknown Pantry location. Possibly this pantry at Airline/2084. 🤷‍♂️

325 Third

325 Third Street was built in 1910 for Carl Mulmansteadt. Over the years it has been home to many others including J. P. Lilly, David Reeder, Holly Ford,…

213-215 N Main

This property is half of the William Soaper Building constructed in 1870. The Northern half, 217-219 N Main, has since been demolished. Description of the building, 213-215 N…