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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- 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… - 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…
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