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HUNDREDS OF OLD COINS FOUND ON BEN T KIMSEY’S FARM

HUNDREDS OF OLD COINS FOUND ON BEN T. KIMSEY’S FARM Ben T. Kimsey, one of the most successful farmers in Henderson county approached a Gleaner man on the…

Southside Bakery

Anyone remember Southside Bakery? Located at 1401 S Green from around 1992 to 1998.

Some things never change…

Some things never change. N Green at Forth Street.

Henn and Lain Company

The grand opening of the Henn and Lain Co., Inc., dealers in home furnishings, will be held Saturday, according to an announcement made Thursday by Charles Henn and…

Robert Edgar Cook

Robert Edgar Cook was born 29 Dec 1851 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to Dr John B Cook (Unknown – 1887) and Elizabeth J McReynolds (Unknown – 1883). Robert Cook…

Henderson Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse

Henderson Farmers Loose Leaf Tobacco Warehouse was located at N Green and Forth Streets. Now the location of Napa Auto Parts.

Ann Alfred (Anne) Shotwell

Ann Alfred (Anne) Shotwell was born on November 14, 1843, the daughter of Col. A. L. Shotwell, a prominent Louisville businessman. She married Gabriel Farnsley (“Gabe”) Tate (1839–1886)…

The Bridge That Changed Henderson

The Bridge That Changed Henderson In the late 1800s, the Ohio River was both a blessing and a burden for Henderson, Kentucky. The river connected the community to…

229-231 First Street

229-231 First Street was erected 1868 as a stable. It opened 10 Dec 1932 as Lambert & Walker, which changed in 1913 to Lambert & Grisham, and eventually…

Sunset Park

Sunset Park, for a while called Barret Park, but now back to Sunset Park.

Charles Unverzagt Sr

Charles Unverzagt Sr. was born in Brunswick Germany, on 7 Febuary 1840. He immigrated to America in 1857 and moved to Henderson. Charles was in the meat business…

Realtor mixes business, pleasure

Realtor mixes business, pleasure By Steve Kinney, Evansville Courier, 3/7/83 HENDERSON, Ky. – A cacophony of birdcalls greets collectors interested in getting their hands on a slot machine…