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The Henderson Train Bridge, costing over $3,000,000, opened on December 31, 1932. Including its approaches, it is 12,123 feet (3,695 m) long, and its span over the main…
In 1872 an act of the Kentucky General Assembly incorporated the Henderson Bridge Company for the purpose of constructing the bridge, and in 1879 the L&N secured control…
Began operation in 1956 and powered Henderson for 52 years, closing in 2008 and demolished in 2015.
History from Bridges & Tunnels: Proposals for a fixed connection to replace the overburdened Dade Park Ferry along the newly designated US Route 41 between Evansville, Indiana, and…
Henderson municipal power and light plant at NW corner of N Elm and Forth Streets. Later the location of city bus garage. This was also the location of…
Built 1893 and demolished in 1975. Also visible here References: Evansville Press July 22, 1975
Audubon Mill Park photo during the flood of 1937. Note the old fountain in the park. Photo by Maclean Dameron. Reference: History of Henderson, KY 1888-1978
Construction of the public swimming pool and clubhouse in Atkinson Park. April 1936
Video from the Chamber of Commerce Transcription: Welcome to Henderson. It is appropriate that we approach from the north this beautiful Kentucky community located beside the Ohio River,…
