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The Henderson Cotton Mill Workers Housing District

The Henderson Cotton Mill Workers Housing District, located in the seat of Henderson County, Kentucky. This housing district was built between 1883 and 1941 for employees of the…

Mary Ternes

Mary Windhaus Ternes was born 3 January 1884 to Anton Windhaus (1858-1905) and Elenora Feldman Windhaus (1858-1944). Mary Windhaus married Frank Joseph Ternes (1883-1949) in 1906. They lived…

Virgie Mae

Abandoned towboat unwelcome fixture on Henderson riverfront Evansville Press April 24, 1995 It has been 17 years since the 125- by 33-foot Virgie Mae tipped over in the…

John Hevern Johnston

John Hevern Johnston was born 3 Sep 1903 to James Reuben Johnston (1883-1957) and Elsie Mae Myers Johnston (1886-1956). John H. Johnston, lost his life by drowning in…

Kraver Theater

Kraver theater was located at 226 N Main Street. It opened 25 Aug 1935

Mary Jane and Sam Folden

This post is brought to you by Genealogy by Brecca. I started to look up information about Mary Folden when I came across her great write up on…

Shaw’s Flowers

Shaw’s Flowers, located at 423 Second Street, has been serving this community since 1928. During those years they have been a full-service florist for weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries…

Powell and Holloway

Powell Street at Holloway. Visible is Mike’s Tavern (Hopper’s).

Powell and Alvasia Wreck

A wreck Powell and Alvasia Streets in the mid 1950’s. You can see Day’s Market (grocery store) on the corner, now the location of Day’s Garden Center.

423 Second Street

423 Second Street has been home to West’s Body Shop, Cyril Haynes Service Station, Globe Storm Window Co, and now Shaw’s Flowers.

Second Lieutenant Arch Dixon Worsham

Second Lieutenant Arch Dixon WorshamBorn October 27, 1887Died July 31, 1918 Lieutenant Worshem was born in Henderson, Ку. on October 27, 1887. He received a public school education…

First and Water