The Rankin-Markwell House at 112 South Green Street in Henderson was a stately late-Victorian brick residence, notable for its steep gables, tall chimneys, bay windows, and a wide wraparound porch set behind a handsome iron fence. Built in the late 19th century, it was long home to the influential Rankin family, including industrialist James E. Rankin, Sr., who played a prominent role in Henderson’s business and civic life. The house hosted elegant social events, such as the 1896 debut of Susie Rankin, and remained a central gathering place for the family until the mid-20th century. In the 1970s, William and Cindy Markwell restored both the house and its carriage house, drawing attention for their efforts to preserve Henderson’s Victorian heritage. Though the Rankin-Markwell House has since been demolished, with a McDonald’s now standing on the site, its memory endures as a symbol of the city’s architectural and social history
