Henderson has provided some colorful governorsBy Frank Boyett Feb. 01, 2015 Henderson County has sent four governors to Frankfort, and some of you can probably name them all,…
These two modest, matching dwellings form a well-preserved pair of early-20th-century working-class housing on Powell Street and contribute to the historic residential character of Henderson. Both houses are…
Old Henderson Homes and Buildings is a 1985 publication by the Historic Henderson Publishing Council in Henderson, Kentucky that documents the city’s historic residences and structures. Book captures…
Hendersonians! NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONThat I will Begin the New Year with the Thought that Part of my Time belongs to my Town;That I can well Afford to Give…
Popcorn fight got a little hot back in 1914YESTERDAY’S NEWS by Frank BoyettAugust 17, 2014 It’s often said you can’t fight City Hall. But 100 years ago Mary…
Salvatore “Frank” Cimini was born in Naples, Italy, in 1858, and like so many immigrants of his generation, he carried with him a trade, a determination to work,…
Candy, fruit not only confections couple offeredYesterday’s News by Frank BoyettOCTOBER 21, 2018 Frank the Fruit Man and Popcorn Mary were a much-loved Henderson institution in their day.I…
Tropical tree on riverfront entrance led to teenage gang’s stash Yesterday’s News by Frank BoyettSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 Custodian James Shoutz walked into The Gleaner’s office 75 years ago…
Jacob Schaeffer (1812–1876) was a pioneering craftsman, businessman, and early undertaker in Henderson, whose work helped shape the town’s commercial and civic life in the mid-19th century. Born…