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Hidden in plain sight near the intersection of Vine Street and South Alves Street is one of Henderson’s most overlooked named alleyways, Royster Alley. Royster Alley shows up…
The Ohio River crested Jan. 31, 1937, at 53.9 feet, and it became the worst American flood on record. Also see: Audubon Mill Park 1937 References: Gleaner: Floodless…
This photo is described as boys selling newspapers in Henderson, KY. The paper is the Evansville Press, March 13, 1941. I suspect it was taken the same day…
Aerial image of Highway 41N looking East. Visible is the entrance to Audubon State Park, Club Alibi, Kentucky Terrace Motel, and Phillips 66.
It’s a good move to Historic Henderson… on the Ohio River… In Audubon Country.
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…
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…
French brothers began longstanding undertaking in 1848Yesterday’s News by Frank BoyettMARCH 17, 2024 More than 175 years ago two French brothers named Schaeffer began letting Henderson residents down…
James D. Macken (December 6, 1868 – March 21, 1931) James D. Macken was born on December 6, 1868, in Kentucky, the son of Patrick Macken and Mary…
Clark L. MacDonald was born 30 Jun 1864 in Louisville, Kentucky, to Owen MacDonald and F.E. Clark. Clark married Martha (Mattie) Elizabeth Rice (17 May 1872 – 16…
The Ohio River was flat and brown that August afternoon in 1955, sliding past the bank near Dogtown as if it had nothing left to surprise anyone. Mrs….